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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer vonHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer vonHammer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vonHammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Haye slips a jab and a cross from vonHammer.
Haye darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
vonHammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
vonHammer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
vonHammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haye is working away from the top position though.
vonHammer is looking to improve his position.
Haye decides to stand and escape the position.
Haye works the jab nicely.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vonHammer fails with the takedown
and Haye counters with a nice body shot.
vonHammer with a lazy takedown attempt
so Haye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurt Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer vonHammer.
Haye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
vonHammer looks gassed!
Haye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
vonHammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Haye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haye lands with an overhand left.
Haye lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
vonHammer misses with a takedown
and Haye counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in vonHammer's guard now.
Haye wants to get up but he can't break vonHammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haye wants to get up but he can't break vonHammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
vonHammer is looking for a sweep. Haye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
vonHammer trying to control but Haye postures up.
Haye wants to stand up but vonHammer is controlling the position.
Haye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but vonHammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haye tries to stand but can't do so whilst vonHammer controls his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haye.
Haye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
vonHammer tries to move into range but Haye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye gets the takedown into side control.
vonHammer is looking to regain half guard here but Haye keeps moving and retains side control.
vonHammer is trying to control Haye's posture but Haye avoids it.
vonHammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Haye decides to stand up, so the ref orders vonHammer to his feet.
Haye feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haye wants to get up but he can't break vonHammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
vonHammer keeping moving, preventing Haye from controlling successfully.
Haye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for vonHammer on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye stands up from vonHammer's guard - Haye perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
vonHammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Haye counters with a two punch combo.
vonHammer tries to clinch
and Haye counters with a one-two to the body.
vonHammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haye closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haye decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
vonHammer misses with a takedown
and Haye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haye moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Haye dominated that round.
That's time! Haye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haye gets the takedown into side control.
Haye working away.
vonHammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
vonHammer manages to get back to half guard.
vonHammer wants to control but Haye is keeping busy.
Haye decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Haye jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
vonHammer clinches but Haye breaks the clinch
and Haye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
vonHammer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye connects with a jab.
Haye lands a nice shot to the body.
Haye digs a good hook to vonHammer's body.
Haye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. vonHammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haye stands up from vonHammer's guard - Haye perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haye lands a slapping body shot.
vonHammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Haye lands an impressive looking overhand right. vonHammer doesn't seem phased though.
Haye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Haye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haye cracks a nice hook into vonHammer's ribs.
Kurt Haye is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vonHammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haye connects with a right hand. vonHammer shakes it off.
A lazy left from Haye finds it's target.
Haye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haye decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Haye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
vonHammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haye counters with a one-two to the body.
vonHammer with a poor takedown
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
vonHammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurt Haye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Haye.
Haye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of vonHammer's head.
Haye jabs vonHammer right on the nose. vonHammer blinks but takes it well.
vonHammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye with a nice cross.
A left lands for Haye.
Haye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haye closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haye seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Haye stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Haye lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Haye.
Haye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
vonHammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
vonHammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
vonHammer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Haye is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for vonHammer.
Haye works the jab nicely.
Haye lands a jab.
vonHammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vonHammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Haye.
Haye cracks vonHammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haye closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haye clobbers vonHammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haye stuns vonHammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haye digs a good body shot into vonHammer's ribs.
Haye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haye decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Haye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kurt Haye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haye has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by Haye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Haye dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
vonHammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haye counters with a nice uppercut.
Haye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that vonHammer can do to turn this around?
Haye throws a combination. vonHammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vonHammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Haye lands a jab.
Hammer vonHammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
vonHammer misses with a takedown
and Haye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to de liver by Haye. Beautiful body shot.
Haye scores with a takedown into vonHammer's guard.
vonHammer keeping moving, preventing Haye from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haye gets to his feet. vonHammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
vonHammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from vonHammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
vonHammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haye lands in his opponent's guard.
Haye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of vonHammer is proving hard to escape from.
vonHammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haye tries to stand but vonHammer is controlling from the bottom.
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.
vonHammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haye!
Haye wants to control but vonHammer is having none of it.
Hammer vonHammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
vonHammer is landing with some decent strikes but Haye is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Haye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haye tries to get out of the position.
vonHammer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Haye has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Haye!
Haye wants to get up but he can't break vonHammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye gets to his feet - vonHammer follows without any prompting.
Haye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
vonHammer with a poor takedown
and Haye counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurt Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer vonHammer.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
vonHammer fails with the takedown
and Haye counters with a nice body shot.
Haye throws a good cross that connects.
Haye cracks vonHammer with an open hand slap.
Haye scores with a body shot.
Jab by Haye.
Haye scores with a takedown into vonHammer's guard.
vonHammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haye connects with a jab.
Haye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
vonHammer misses with a wild body shot.
Haye slips a jab from vonHammer.
vonHammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
vonHammer with a poor takedown
and Haye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
vonHammer needs to keep his hands up - Haye had a free shot at his head there.
vonHammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Haye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. vonHammer is trying to defend but Haye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vonHammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haye is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Haye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haye 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Haye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GEORGES STPIERRE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, America Fuck Yeah. STPIERRE is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LOSE YOURSELF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GEORGES STPIERRE!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
STPIERRE dives in and grabs Killington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killington pushes down on STPIERRE's head and hops out.
Killington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Killington blocks the strikes from STPIERRE.
Killington trying to work for an americana but STPIERRE has managed to regain full guard.
Killington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as STPIERRE works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killington passes STPIERRE's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Killington is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STPIERRE wants to get back to his feet.
Killington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killington is looking for a kimura but STPIERRE is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killington to get the leverage.
STPIERRE is trying to stand.
STPIERRE wants to improve his position but Killington is controlling well.
STPIERRE wants to control but Killington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
STPIERRE really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killington is trying to work for a kimura but STPIERRE is defending well.
Killington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so STPIERRE is just riding it out for now. Killington eventually gives up the hold.
STPIERRE moves into full guard.
Killington tries to free his leg and advance position but STPIERRE is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! STPIERRE is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killington, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington has his foot on STPIERRE's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. STPIERRE works his way back into a safe position though.
STPIERRE wanted to stand there but Killington had control of the position.
STPIERRE is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killington trying to keep a closed guard but STPIERRE is proving a slippery customer.
STPIERRE tries to stand but Killington is controlling from the bottom.
STPIERRE must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington looking for a triangle here. STPIERRE is fighting it but it looks tight! Killington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, STPIERRE is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buzz Killington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Popoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah StAmand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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211 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Popoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah StAmand!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popoff gets caught flat footed, as StAmand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
StAmand postures up in Popoff's guard and throws a big left but Popoff blocks it.
Popoff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popoff tries to get out of the position.
StAmand has gone for a leg lock! Popoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into StAmand's guard.
StAmand lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Popoff!
Popoff is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by StAmand there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
StAmand lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
StAmand prevents Popoff from getting the reversal.
StAmand lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Popoff hang on?
StAmand working away from the top, dropping strikes.
StAmand fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popoff working to try and regain half guard.
StAmand throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
StAmand goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Popoff turns into him and now he's in StAmand's guard.
Popoff wants to stand but StAmand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StAmand is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popoff wants to pass the guard but StAmand is keeping the position.
StAmand keeping moving, preventing Popoff from controlling successfully.
Popoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
StAmand wants to stand up but Popoff is controlling him.
StAmand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Popoff throws a right and a left that StAmand avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popoff tries a low kick but StAmand avoids it.
Popoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Popoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Popoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. StAmand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popoff tries to close the distance and clinch but StAmand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
StAmand shoots in but no luck this time.
StAmand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
StAmand looks gassed!
Popoff misses with a body kick.
StAmand changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Popoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
StAmand prevents Popoff from improving his position.
StAmand tries to stand but can't do so whilst Popoff controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from StAmand there.
StAmand throwing shots but Popoff is blocking nicely.
StAmand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Popoff punching from the bottom.
Popoff wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
StAmand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popoff.
Popoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by StAmand.
A combination from Popoff does no damage.
StAmand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pete Popoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah StAmand.
Nice shot lands for Popoff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popoff lands a left and a right that send StAmand crashing to the mat, dazed. Popoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Popoff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Popoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StAmand circles away quickly and effectively.
StAmand is rocked!
It looks like Noah StAmand has been cut.
Popoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popoff tries to bum rush StAmand with a series of wild strikes but StAmand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popoff tries to clinch but StAmand moves out of range.
A big left from Popoff misses.
StAmand fails with a takedown attempt.
Good work by StAmand as he checks the leg kick.
Popoff lands a left and a right that send StAmand crashing to the mat, dazed. Popoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
StAmand is still on wobbly legs! Can Popoff finish him?
Popoff has StAmand up against the cage in a clinch.
StAmand seems to have recovered his senses.
Popoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but StAmand has him pressed against the cage.
StAmand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
StAmand avoids the elbow strike from Popoff, against the cage.
Popoff is trying to break the clinch but StAmand is controlling him.
Popoff pushes StAmand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
StAmand is breathing heavily.
Popoff has StAmand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. StAmand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Popoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning StAmand up against the cage.
Popoff prevents the takedown attempt.
Pete Popoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah StAmand.
Popoff is stalling here.
Popoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popoff is pressed up against the cage. StAmand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popoff down to the mat. Popoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Popoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StAmand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popoff throws a series of strikes that have StAmand backpedaling.
A punch combination from Popoff misses.
StAmand keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Popoff is looking to land body kicks.
Popoff works the jab nicely.
StAmand shoots in looking for a takedown. Popoff tries to sprawl out of it but StAmand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Popoff clinches up against the cage.
Popoff is working StAmand over against the cage.
StAmand has Popoff pressed against the cage, preventing Popoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Popoff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popoff controlling the position from side mount.
StAmand tries to buck Popoff off but Popoff is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popoff advances nicely into full mount.
Popoff controlling from the full mount.
Popoff looking to finish with strikes here!
Popoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Popoff thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Popoff avoids the attempt from StAmand to control.
Popoff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
StAmand is desperately trying to improve his position but Popoff has a good base and remains in mount.
Popoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Popoff misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popoff trying to control but StAmand is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Popoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noah StAmand's cut.
That's time! Popoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
StAmand shoots for a double leg takedown but Popoff sprawls well. He's pushed StAmand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pete Popoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from StAmand is defended easily by Popoff.
Jab, jab by Popoff - just one landing.
Popoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StAmand circles away quickly and effectively.
Popoff throws a nice looking combination but StAmand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
StAmand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StAmand somewhat.
Pete Popoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah StAmand.
StAmand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
StAmand has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StAmand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Popoff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Popoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for StAmand!
Popoff throws some wild stikes that StAmand manages to avoid easily.
StAmand working to try and regain half guard.
Popoff controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StAmand holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Popoff tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Popoff controlling the position easily from mount.
StAmand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popoff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popoff looking to control but StAmand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pete Popoff just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right hand to the body from Popoff.
Popoff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popoff manages to break the clinch.
Popoff throws a nice looking combination but StAmand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
StAmand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popoff tries to bum rush StAmand with a series of wild strikes but StAmand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
StAmand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popoff punishes StAmand's body with a nice straight punch.
Popoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pete Popoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pete Popoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Popoff!
StAmand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popoff.
Noah StAmand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popoff lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Popoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popoff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Popoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tipsy OBusmills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grounden Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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184 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tipsy OBusmills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grounden Pound!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBusmills tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pound swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for OBusmills.
Pound shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
OBusmills is trying desperately to improve position.
Pound fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Tipsy OBusmills has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBusmills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pound tries to control but OBusmills wriggling away.
Pound breaks from OBusmills's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tipsy OBusmills's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBusmills is desperately trying to improve his position but Pound has a good base and remains in mount.
OBusmills is in a horrible position here. Pound smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeez, Tipsy OBusmills's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tipsy OBusmills's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grounden Pound!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Deric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Lionheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Deric!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lionheart. No joy for Deric on that attempt.
Lionheart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deric's head.
Deric fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lionheart sprawls well initially but Deric persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deric is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
I looks like Deric might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deric prevents Lionheart from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deric thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lionheart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lionheart is refusing to be controlled, as Deric sits in half guard.
Deric prevents Lionheart from standing back up.
Deric missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lionheart tries to bum rush Deric with a series of wild strikes but Deric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Lionheart with a hook.
Deric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lionheart looks to land a combination but Deric avoids it well.
Lionheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lionheart misses with a double jab.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart scores with a nice right hand.
Deric tried to score with a low kick but Lionheart checks it.
Some wild striking there from Lionheart.
Lionheart lands a head kick!
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lionheart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deric circles away quickly and effectively.
Lionheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lionheart throws the kick towards the body but Deric avoids it.
Deric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lionheart manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lionheart dominated that round.
That's time! Lionheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deric takes one on the button.
Lionheart leaves Deric with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lionheart lands a head kick!
Lionheart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lionheart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deric misses with a combination
and Lionheart counters with a head kick.
Lionheart misses with the combination.
Lionheart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and Deric moves out of range easily.
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.
Lionheart throws a right and a left that Deric avoids nicely.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Deric with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Deric throws a sloppy head kick
and Lionheart counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lionheart pinned against the cage. Lionheart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Lionheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Deric.
Deric shoots in looking for a takedown. Lionheart tries to sprawl out of it but Deric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lionheart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Lionheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lionheart throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lionheart pushes Deric away with a front kick.
Lionheart lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lionheart dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Deric throws a leg kick
and Lionheart counters with a left and a right that stings Deric.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and Deric moves out of range easily.
A combination from Lionheart does no damage.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionheart throws a head kick but Deric moves out of range.
Deric misses with a takedown
and Lionheart counters with a good, hard body kick but Deric shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Deric or perhaps it was just good defense by Lionheart which made him look bad.
Lionheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Lionheart lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lionheart's half guard.
Deric performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lionheart tries to kick Deric off but Deric keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deric seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lionheart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sir Deric!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blur - Song 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt St Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre moves out of range as Bobby strikes.
St Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St Pierre trying to control but Bobby is working from the bottom.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Bobby is looking to stand up but St Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre prevents Bobby from getting back to his feet.
Bobby pushes St Pierre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bobby slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Bobby.
Bobby stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricky Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
Bobby leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobby sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobby wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby lands a nice looking body shot.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Bobby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bobby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St Pierre 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!
Bobby cracks St Pierre with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends St Pierre tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bobby pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! St Pierre is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Bobby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senen Reyes II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Right Hand. Kyle Pierce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Pierce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senen Reyes II!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes II takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierce throws a body punch but Reyes II moves out of range.
Reyes II misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes II keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierce.
Reyes II throws a series of punches but Pierce avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Reyes II.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce's corner calls for a 1-2. Pierce obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pierce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierce throws a jab when Reyes II was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierce. Reyes II does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce misses the shot to the body.
Kyle Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes II throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes II uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierce.
Reyes II looks to land a combination but Pierce avoids it well.
Pierce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes II counters with a solid body kick.
Reyes II swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reyes II takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce lands with a good body shot.
Reyes II looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes II.
Reyes II doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierce throws a hook to the side of Reyes II's head but Reyes II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierce misses with a combination
and Reyes II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes II looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierce lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Senen Reyes II has been cut.
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!
Pierce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pierce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierce is looking to wear down Reyes II with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce cracks a nice hook into Reyes II's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pierce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senen Reyes II's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Pierce does it's job there.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
Pierce throws out a powerful jab.
Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Pierce.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reyes II might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pierce has got the better of the exchanges.
Jab, jab by Pierce - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce avoids the head kick by Reyes II.
Pierce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pierce thuds a left hand into Reyes II's body.
Reyes II is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierce, as that shot connected.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes II looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes II on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierce stuns Reyes II with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierce lands a nice shot to the body.
Pierce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierce uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pierce scores with a hook to the body. Reyes II takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierce takes a swing at Reyes II's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pierce as he connects with a hook.
Senen Reyes II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes II circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes II ducks right into an uppercut from Pierce.
Pierce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes II doesn't seem bothered though.
Reyes II gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierce.
A lazy left from Pierce finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce swings for the body but Reyes II moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierce. Reyes II does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierce throws a shot to the body.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes II moves away.
A lazy left from Pierce finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce digs a good body shot into Reyes II's ribs.
Pierce thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pierce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Senen Reyes II's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pierce stalks Reyes II and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reyes II's face. Reyes II staggers backwards, shaken.
Reyes II takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reyes II stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes II doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierce's corner calls for a 1-2. Pierce obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reyes II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Pierce coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce thows a body shot but no joy.
Pierce lands with a cross.
Pierce throws a right and a left that Reyes II avoids nicely.
A shot to de liver by Pierce. Beautiful body shot.
Pierce lands a jab to the head.
Reyes II takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes II looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes II was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
A punch combination from Pierce misses.
Pierce cracks a nice hook into Reyes II's ribs.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierce punishes Reyes II's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Pierce.
Reyes II has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands a slapping body shot.
Pierce tests Reyes II's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes II takes one to the chin there.
Pierce lands with a nice body punch.
Pierce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pierce thows a body shot but no joy.
Pierce changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reyes II looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reyes II is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pierce clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Senen Reyes II's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pierce takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pierce swinging wildly here.
Pierce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Pierce misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce works over Reyes II's head and body with a nice combination.
Reyes II is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pierce misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce throws a hook to the side of Reyes II's head but Reyes II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes II was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Pierce lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Senen Reyes II's cut even more.
Reyes II is looking to land body kicks.
Reyes II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierce. Reyes II does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Pierce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pierce.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierce throws a series of strikes that have Reyes II backpedaling.
Reyes II uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce punishes Reyes II's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes II takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes II at a distance.
Pierce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes II looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierce connects with the punch.
Pierce lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierce misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce lands with a good body shot.
Pierce lands with a good body shot.
Pierce lands with a hook. Reyes II tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pierce lands a jab to Reyes II's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce digs a good body shot into Reyes II's ribs.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Pierce scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pierce had his way with Senen Reyes II in that round.
The cut man is working on Senen Reyes II's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reyes II takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierce throws the left hand but Reyes II avoids the punch easily.
Pierce goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes II looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes II is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pierce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes II takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Pierce both land. Nice combination.
Reyes II tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes II avoids a kick to the body.
Pierce lands a jab to the nose.
Senen Reyes II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierce punishes Reyes II's body with a nice straight punch.
Pierce misses with a wild combination.
Reyes II on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pierce lands a nice hook to Reyes II's body. Reyes II takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes II takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pierce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes II has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierce finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes II's head.
Kyle Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierce throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pierce works Reyes II's body with a nice hook.
Reyes II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes II walks into a straight right hand from Pierce.
Reyes II takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reyes II backs up against the cage.
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Pierce. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes II has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierce finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes II's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pierce.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:40
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Pierce!
Kyle Pierce retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattheus Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice In Chains - Would? . Mattheus Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattheus Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joseph 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.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Joseph is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joseph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joseph tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joseph passes to side control.
Joseph trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Joseph checks a leg kick nicely.
Joseph fails with the takedown.
Joseph throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Mattheus Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mattheus Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into rage.
Joseph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joseph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joseph trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joseph.
Joseph looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is working hard here to advance position.
Joseph works his way into full mount!
Joseph working Santos over with strikes here.
Joseph lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joseph gets the takedown into side control.
Joseph controls the position from side control.
Joseph trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Joseph trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joseph.
Joseph tries to advance to mount but Santos denies him.
Santos is not content to let Joseph control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Joseph misses
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph clinches.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Joseph checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos misses with the body kick
and Joseph counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joseph.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Joseph avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Joseph - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Joseph avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Joseph is working Santos over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Joseph just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow.
Joseph lands a nice elbow.
Joseph managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph lands a damaging elbow.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Joseph taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Joseph is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second 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.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santos thinking.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Joseph digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos blocks the elbow strike.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Joseph throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Joseph avoiding damage.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
William Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.
Joseph trying to land knees to the body.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos takes one on the button.
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos throws a body kick the misses
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joseph wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
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.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joseph.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Santos
and Joseph counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Santos wants to stand but Joseph is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Joseph counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos!
Joseph struggling a bit here.
Santos wants to stand but Joseph is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joseph is looking for a sweep.
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
William Joseph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Joseph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joseph sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos is pressing down on Joseph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joseph is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is keen to just control but Joseph is a slippery customer.
Joseph moves into full guard.
Santos won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Santos misses
and Joseph counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph had his way with Mattheus Santos in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Joseph darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Joseph counters by moving into the clinch.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Joseph digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Joseph avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Joseph.
Joseph works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Joseph gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joseph passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is not content to let Joseph control the position.
Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Joseph is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mattheus Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joseph trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Joseph pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
William Joseph retains his welterweight title!
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