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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie has chosen Kettel - My Dogan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crash closes the distance but MacKenzie moves to the side
and MacKenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
Crash slips a jab and a cross from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Crash counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crash lands a shoulder strike.
Crash pushes off an throws an elbow but MacKenzie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacKenzie tries to pull guard but Crash won't allow it.
We've been informed that MacKenzie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A body shot lands from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crash misses with a knee to the head.
Crash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crash tries to land a knee to the head but MacKenzie blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacKenzie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crash lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacKenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacKenzie as Crash tries to tie him up.
Crash lands a nice uppercut.
Crash misses with some punches.
MacKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacKenzie digs a right hand underneath Crash's ribcage. Crash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Crash scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Crash.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crash just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacKenzie's brow.
Crash blocks a body shot from MacKenzie.
A short right from MacKenzie.
Crash scores with a hook to the body.
Crash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie taking a breather.
MacKenzie looking to stall.
Crash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacKenzie is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash misses with some punches.
Crash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crash misses with a punch on the inside.
Crash prevents the takedown attempt.
MacKenzie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacKenzie taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Crash controls his hands.
MacKenzie takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie is leaning against Crash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crash blocks an uppercut.
MacKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacKenzie's defenses.
It looks like Tommy MacKenzie has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crash as MacKenzie tries to tie him up.
Crash tries to land knees in the clinch but MacKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
Crash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crash misses with an elbow over the top.
Crash blocking some punches.
Crash prevents MacKenzie from breaking the clinch.
MacKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacKenzie jumps guard but Crash turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dickie Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy MacKenzie.
MacKenzie tries to stall but Crash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crash's elbow.
MacKenzie is trying to break free.
MacKenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dickie Crash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy MacKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crash ducks under a wild hook from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Crash.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick but Crash moved away.
Tommy MacKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crash.
MacKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crash.
Crash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacKenzie misses with a body shot.
Crash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie lands an overhand right.
MacKenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Crash moves into the clinch.
Crash misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash lands an elbow just above MacKenzie 's eye.
Crash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crash cracks MacKenzie with a nice body shot.
Dickie Crash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Crash.
MacKenzie tries to work over Crash's front leg with a kick but Crash checks it.
MacKenzie blocks the body kick.
MacKenzie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacKenzie misses with a hook.
Crash throws a body punch but MacKenzie moves out of range.
Crash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacKenzie thows a leg kick but Crash checks it
and Crash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacKenzie misses with a left hand
and Crash makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash lands a big head kick that sends MacKenzie tumbling to the mat! Crash takes a step backwards and waves MacKenzie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacKenzie is rocked!
MacKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacKenzie lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Crash blocks the leg kick.
Crash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacKenzie.
Crash throws a jab when MacKenzie was well out of range.
MacKenzie throws an off balance right hand
and Crash counters with a nice uppercut.
Crash throws a low kick but MacKenzie moves out of range easily.
MacKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crash lands a big head kick that sends MacKenzie tumbling to the mat! Crash takes a step backwards and waves MacKenzie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MacKenzie is still on wobbly legs! Can Crash finish him?
Crash throws a front kick that sends MacKenzie stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
MacKenzie misses with a looping left.
MacKenzie seems to have recovered his senses.
MacKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Crash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacKenzie misses with an uppercut.
Crash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crash avoids the head kick by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Crash's shoulder, as Crash tries to avoid the shot.
Crash looks to land a right hand but MacKenzie moved out of range.
Crash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but MacKenzie is just out of range.
Dickie Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
Crash ducks under a wild hook from MacKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Crash misses.
MacKenzie looks to land a left hand but Crash moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Dickie Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash looks to land a left hand but MacKenzie moved out of range nicely.
MacKenzie tries to land a front kick but Crash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crash scores with a jab to the body.
Crash lands a really nice looking cross but MacKenzie seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKenzie misses with a looping right.
MacKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
Crash blocks a leg kick.
MacKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Crash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy MacKenzie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
MacKenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crash is out of range and MacKenzie settles back down.
Crash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacKenzie can do to turn this around?
MacKenzie throws a low kick but Crash avoids it.
MacKenzie tests Crash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie throws an off balance right hand
and Crash counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crash misses with a head kick.
MacKenzie is looking to slow Crash down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie misses with a looping right.
Crash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
MacKenzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as MacKenzie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crash doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacKenzie. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash checks the leg kick.
MacKenzie scores with the left hand. Crash knows he should have avoided that one.
MacKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crash.
Crash throws a head kick that misses
and MacKenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacKenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie scores with a jab to the head.
MacKenzie misses with a leg kick
and Crash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacKenzie.
Crash misses with a hook. MacKenzie ducked under it nicely.
MacKenzie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacKenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. MacKenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crash connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacKenzie. MacKenzie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from MacKenzie misses its intended target.
MacKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Crash.
Crash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacKenzie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing.
Crash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacKenzie on the side of the head.
Crash staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie missing with a left hand there. Crash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacKenzie blocks a head kick by Crash.
MacKenzie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crash defending well as MacKenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Crash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crash throws a hook but MacKenzie blocks it.
Crash lands a head shot.
Tommy MacKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacKenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crash dips to his left and cracks MacKenzie with an uppercut!
Crash scores with a body shot.
Crash slips a jab from MacKenzie.
Crash is looking to chop away at MacKenzie's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie misses with a jab to the body
and Crash counters with a nice leg kick.
MacKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Crash tries to clinch up but MacKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickie Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crash stuns MacKenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie walks into a stiff left hand from Crash.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacKenzie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Crash slips under a jab from MacKenzie.
Crash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacKenzie momentarily.
MacKenzie throws a hook but Crash avoids it easily.
MacKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dickie Crash.
Well Crash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickie Crash!
A victorious Dickie Crash thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tommy MacKenzie spoke after the fight, saying 'Poo poo'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
It looks like Johnny Storm has been cut.
Hardman lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Hardman connects with a body shot.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardman lands a jab.
That has opened up Johnny Storm's cut even more.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman throws a shot to the body.
Storm tries to clinch up
and Hardman counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Storm has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Bangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RC RS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bangs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sparks. Lester Bangs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to RC RS's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Bangs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC RS!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangs cracks the inside of RS's front leg.
RS blocks a head kick by Bangs.
We've been told by Bangs's head coaches at Sun Ra and his Arkestra's training camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bangs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like RC RS has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bangs dives in and scores a takedown into RS's guard.
Bangs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RS is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bangs lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangs passes RS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bangs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bangs winds up and cracks RS with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bangs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bangs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bangs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bangs postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have RS in real trouble here! The ref calls for RS to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Bangs!
Lester Bangs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taza Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bug Spit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Human Insecticide kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Taza Boyd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taza Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bug Spit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spit tries to pass to full mount but Boyd defends it.
Spit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyd defending well though.
Spit seems to be working for a kimura but Boyd defends the submission attempt.
Spit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spit is trying to control. Boyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spit wants to pass to mount but Boyd is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spit.
Spit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
Boyd tries to roll over but Spit keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boyd throws a series of punches but Spit moves out of range.
Spit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyd.
Spit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taza Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd misses with a few strikes there.
Spit slips a jab and a cross from Boyd.
Boyd looks to land a combination but Spit avoids it well.
Boyd looks to land a combination but Spit avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyd wants to clinch but Spit slips to the side
and Spit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boyd tries to pull guard but Spit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spit tries for a takedown but Boyd manages to get underhooks.
Spit wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taza Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bug Spit.
Spit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spit jumps into guard, dragging Boyd to the mat.
Boyd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Spit keeps moving.
Spit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spit is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Boyd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spit looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bug Spit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Boyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taza Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyd misses with a combination
and Spit counters with a body kick that stops Boyd in his tracks momentarily.
Boyd darts in looking for a takedown but Spit gets double underhooks and turns Boyd into the cage.
Spit has Boyd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spit to keep the fight standing.
Spit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taza Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bug Spit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyd tries to break the clinch but Spit is controlling the position.
Boyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spit looking to sit in guard and control but Boyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Spit is keeping the position.
Spit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyd is aware though and is defending well.
Spit controls Boyd momentarily but Boyd frees himself.
Spit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boyd looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd trying to control but Spit is working from the bottom.
Spit has control of Boyd's left arm, preventing Boyd from doing any damage.
Bug Spit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyd has Spit in his guard.
Spit wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Boyd's closed guard. He's half up but Boyd has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Boyd pivots and extends the arm, Spit falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Boyd! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taza Boyd!
In defeat, Bug Spit stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a conspiracy to keep me out of the game.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sioux Sie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. Sioux Sie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
220 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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206 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sioux Sie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Sie missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws a lazy right hand but Sie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sie.
Sie cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Sie misses.
Sie moves out of range as James strikes.
James tries to clinch but Sie is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sie.
Tommy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Sie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sloppy strikes from Sie. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Sie.
Sie misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sie lands a lovely overhand right.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sie back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left lands for Sie.
James tries to clinch there but Sie circles away.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sie's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Sie. Those never looked like landing.
Sie slips a straight right by James.
James clinches up against the cage.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Sie jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sie is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sioux Sie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sie backwards.
James trying to stall but Sie improves his position.
James is looking for a takedown.
Sie decides to pull guard.
James lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sie keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Sie is striking from the bottom but James uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James won't allow Sie to sweep him here.
Sie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! James has picked Sie up and slammed him! Sie can't keep hold of the triangle and James manages to pass to side control!
James working the head and body with strikes.
Sie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James trying to control the position but Sie is working away.
Sie taking punishment in the form of punches.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sie to see if he's OK.
James trying to control the position but Sie is working away.
Sie is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James landing strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sie is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James trying to control the position but Sie is working away.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sie prevents James from improving position.
James wants to control but Sie is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sie keeps the fight on the outside.
James is looking to clinch but Sie is avoiding it.
Sie avoids the head kick by James.
The fighters circling - Sie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries to clinch but Sie is having none of it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James shoots in for a takedown but Sie shows good takedown defense.
Sie throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to work over Sie's front leg with a kick but Sie checks it.
Tommy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sie looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw James working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James wants to control from the top but Sie keeps moving.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sie is controlling James's posture.
Sie looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sie closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sie pulls guard successfully.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Sie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Sie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sie is looking for a kimura here.
James gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sie won't allow James to sweep him here.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Sie is proving a slippery customer.
Sie content to stall in guard here.
Sie trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James working over Sie with some ground and pound. Sie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sie punching from the bottom.
Sie tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
James rushes Sie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Sie.
Sie scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Sie looking to stall.
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sie is trying to control but can't.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control but Sie is having none of it.
James lands a big shot to the head and Sie winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tommy James!
Tommy James looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight,Backyard Fighting for helping me look so good,Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in Hardcore Montreal Fighting League!!!! Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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31
215 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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34
210 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gilbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilbert off to one side.
Lynch staying out of range there.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Gilbert wants to clinch but Lynch slips to the side
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilbert has double underhooks.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown.
Gilbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lynch regains guard immediately.
Gilbert drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Gilbert off! Gilbert jumps back into Lynch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilbert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert won't allow Lynch to get back to his feet.
Gilbert drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Gilbert off! Gilbert jumps back into Lynch's guard.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilbert pushing down on Lynch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilbert seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Gilbert wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lynch is in trouble now - Gilbert has advanced to mount!
Gilbert looking to isolate an arm here. Lynch doesn't see it coming and as Gilbert extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gilbert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Gilbert!
After the fight, George Gilbert was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Vodkf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Rogan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
210 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergi Vodkf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Rogan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rogan finds it's way through Vodkf's defenses.
A combination from Rogan does no damage.
Nice body punch from Rogan.
Oooooh!!! Rogan has knocked Vodkf down with a huge combo! Rogan steps away and waves a wobbly Vodkf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vodkf is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vodkf's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vodkf's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Rogan!
Jeff Rogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: The Who - Baba O'Riley. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
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218 lbs
28 - 25 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uniao's hands.
Uniao throws a quick inside leg kick.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uniao throws a solid leg kick but David takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uniao.
Craig David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao throws a leg kick
and David counters with a slapping leg kick.
David misses with a low kick.
David throws a leg kick but Uniao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uniao throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Uniao checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Uniao blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uniao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. David manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uniao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Uniao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uniao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uniao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. David defends it nicely.
Uniao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and David has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tried to score with a low kick but Uniao checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by David.
Craig David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uniao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uniao is in David's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
David wants to sweep here but Uniao controlling him for the moment.
Uniao postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uniao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uniao is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao throws a big right hand that misses.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uniao manages to get himself to full guard.
Uniao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uniao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. David gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uniao looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Uniao wants to sweep but no luck.
David wants to control from the top but Uniao keeps moving.
Uniao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David won't allow Uniao to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uniao looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uniao shoots in but no luck this time.
Uniao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David is looking to slow Uniao down with leg kicks.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uniao checks a leg kick.
Uniao misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David throws out a loose jab but Uniao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uniao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David cracks Uniao with a good jab.
David lands a slapping body shot.
Uniao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for David.
David looks for the body kick but Uniao saw that one coming.
Uniao connects with an inside leg kick.
Uniao avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uniao motions for David to come forward. Uniao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as David blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uniao.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Uniao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uniao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uniao takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David clinches up against the cage.
Uniao tries a body shot but David blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uniao misses with a punch to the body.
David scores with a hook to the body.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
David working Uniao over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from David.
It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
David misses with a knee strike.
David holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Uniao has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uniao is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uniao.
Knees in the clinch landing for David.
David tries to throw a body punch but Uniao avoids it by throwing David back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uniao.
David throws an elbow that misses.
David is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uniao has David pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. David manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uniao tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uniao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uniao can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uniao is defending well for now.
David prevents a body shot from Uniao.
David lands a nice shot to the body.
David has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uniao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David punches Uniao on the ear.
David has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uniao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
David lands shots from the back.
David is looking to control Uniao but Uniao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
David is punishing Uniao with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is in bad spot here.
Uniao is keeping busy.
David scores with punches and elbows.
Uniao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by David.
Oooh a big shot gets through from David. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
David landing with strikes.
Uniao is rocked!
Craig David has got the better of the ground game so far.
David tries to get the hooks in deep but Uniao pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is riding his opponent, not letting Uniao buck him off.
David throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Uniao!
David tightening his grip on Uniao, looking for the choke.
David is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Uniao covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
David struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Uniao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Uniao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uniao misses with a low kick.
Uniao moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
David connects with a looping right hand.
David scores with a nice right hand.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uniao connects with a solid leg kick.
Uniao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
David has taken the fight to the clinch.
David prevents a body shot from Uniao.
Uniao misses with some punches.
David lands a nice uppercut.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
David takes a shot to the head.
Uniao tightens his grip and picks David up, before dumping him to the ground. David manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uniao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uniao postures up.
Uniao being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David working a defensive guard here.
Uniao preventing the sweep.
David is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uniao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Nova Uniao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David misses with a low kick as Uniao jumps back.
David connects with a leg kick. Uniao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uniao looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
Uniao throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from David.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uniao wants to clinch but David slips to the side
and David counters with an inside leg kick.
Uniao throws a hook but David blocks it.
Uniao misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from David misses.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uniao's sensitive parts.
David has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uniao misses.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Uniao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uniao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
Uniao lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by David.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
Uniao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uniao is really struggling to find his range with his punches. David's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Donk. Uniao catches David right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uniao throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uniao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uniao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David moves out of range of the body kick.
Uniao slips a jab and a cross from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uniao's calf.
David scores with a leg kick.
Uniao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David lands the left hand.
Uniao moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
Good work by Uniao as he checks the leg kick.
Uniao jabs David to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Uniao. Beautiful body shot.
Uniao loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David misses with a head kick.
Uniao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uniao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craig David is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uniao throws a low kick but David avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig David.
Well David has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is NWO Wolfpack. A fine choice. Overeem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James connects with a leg kick. Overeem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overeem lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
James throws a solid leg kick but Overeem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands with a nice body kick.
James lets loose with a powerful body kick. Overeem will feel that in the morning.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Overeem looks winded!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
James with a nice head shot there.
Overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overeem can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James passes the guard and advances to mount!
James working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Overeem looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by James! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy James!
Post fight, an emotional Jimmy James said 'I knew this was going to be a war. He's a tough guy and he showed it tonight. I don't know how many more fights I have left in me but I am going to enjoy every one. Especially the victories!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedzki comes into the arena with Nirvana - You know you're right blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niedzwiedzki showed some decent athleticism there.
Niedzwiedzki slips a nice elbow through Moonra's hands, connecting with Moonra's forehead.
Moonra wants to get back to full guard.
Niedzwiedzki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moonra's head.
Moonra trying to control here.
Niedzwiedzki is keen to just control but Moonra is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control from half guard but Moonra is working away.
Niedzwiedzki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki throwing shots but Moonra is blocking nicely.
Niedzwiedzki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moonra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a head shot. Moonra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Niedzwiedzki tries to free his leg and advance position but Moonra is retaining full guard.
Moonra looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niedzwiedzki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been hearing reports that Niedzwiedzki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moonra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has been cut.
Moonra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice hook to Moonra's body. Moonra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niedzwiedzki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moonra throws out the jab.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moonra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moonra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice shot that snaps Moonra's head back.
The fighters circling - Moonra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moonra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Moonra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Niedzwiedzki keeping full guard, as Moonra tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra stopping the sweep attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Moonra landing some decent shots from guard.
Niedzwiedzki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niedzwiedzki looking to control.
Moonra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moonra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niedzwiedzki managing to control the position.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moonra tests Niedzwiedzki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moonra lands a big uppercut and Niedzwiedzki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Niedzwiedzki looks OK. Moonra waves Niedzwiedzki back to his feet!
Moonra throws an overhand right that drops Niedzwiedzki like a sack of potatoes! Moonra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
Jacob Moonra is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jacob Moonra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to Cees, he beats me in our trilogy. I must think now what to do with my career.'.
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