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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Hoo has chosen None as his entrance music. Doug Hoo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Hoo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Hoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Hoo slips a straight right by Patterson.
Hoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patterson's half guard.
Patterson tries to roll over but Hoo keeps him under control.
Patterson punching from the bottom.
Patterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson working for a triangle but Hoo defends it easily.
Hoo looking to pass the guard.
Patterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo advances position into side control!
Patterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoo tries to pass to full mount but Patterson defends it.
Patterson wants to improve his position but Hoo is controlling well.
Hoo working the head and body with strikes.
Patterson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoo works his way into side control.
Hoo landing strikes.
Patterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patterson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Patterson down.
Patterson is looking to reverse the position.
Patterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoo is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Hoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Patterson is trying to work for a sweep but Hoo has mounted him!
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoo working the ground and pound effectively.
Patterson wants to hold on but Hoo pushes him away.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Hoo looking to secure an arm triangle but Patterson defends it well.
Patterson is working to get back to half guard.
Hoo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Hoo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoo controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Hoo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Patterson?
The referee warns Patterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Patterson is bucking up trying to escape but Hoo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hoo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hoo working for a guillotine from mount but Patterson is in no mood to give up.
Hoo is landing with some decent strikes but Patterson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Hoo 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.
Hoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hoo taking shots to the head.
Patterson throws some wild stikes that Hoo manages to avoid easily.
Patterson punching from mount but Hoo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hoo manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Patterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Patterson looking for a submission but Hoo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoo.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is posturing up here but Hoo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Patterson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Patterson has to tap! Slick submission there by Hoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doug Hoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the boom. Chase is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage.
Chase landing knees to the head.
Ortiz tries to break free but Chase pushes him back against the cage.
Chase throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Ortiz feints and then cracks Chase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chase down.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Chase thows a body kick. Ortiz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chase forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase tightens his grip and picks Ortiz up, before dumping him to the ground. Ortiz manages to land in guard.
Chase is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
I looks like Chase 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chase stops Ortiz from standing up.
Chase content to stall in guard here.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chase is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chase looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chase is keen to just control but Ortiz is a slippery customer.
Chase slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to stand up here but Chase is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Chase just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Chase gets a clinch.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chase looks gassed!
Chase pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Chase gets an underhook and turns Ortiz into the cage.
Chase goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
A body shot lands from Chase.
A knee to the head by Chase.
Chase lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chase keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Chase has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chase tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Chase throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Chase has double underhooks.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Chase moves into the clinch.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Chase throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortiz tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chase walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz lands a front kick.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz feints and then cracks Chase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chase down.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chase's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Ortiz slams his shin into Chase's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortiz. That's going to slow Chase down.
Ortiz connects with a high kick.
Tito Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ortiz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ortiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chase takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
Ortiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz leaves Chase with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chase's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Ortiz lands a head kick!
Ortiz swings for the body but Chase moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
Ortiz thumps Chase with a low kick.
Ortiz works Chase's body with a nice hook.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Chase's front leg but catches the back leg as Chase tries to avoid it.
Ortiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chase has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortiz.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Chase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chase blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ortiz.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chase.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ortiz tries to stall but Chase uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chase looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chase is keeping busy.
Chase has hold of one of Ortiz's legs. Ortiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Chase gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Chase won't let him.
Chase controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chase's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
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!
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Chase is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Chase tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Chase's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Chase tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ortiz counters with a nice body kick.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chase.
Chase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz throws an overhand right that lands on Chase's shoulder, as Chase tries to avoid the shot.
Ortiz with a hook.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Chase misses.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Nice body kick there by Ortiz.
Ortiz thuds his shin into the meat of Chase's side.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Ortiz clinches.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz is trying to stall.
Chase is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
Ortiz wants to stall.
Chase throws an elbow but it misses.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz tries to break free but Chase pushes him back against the cage.
Chase managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
Chase prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Chase keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Ortiz trying to stall but Chase improves his position.
Ortiz can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Chase is controlling him.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chase fails to land.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
Chase is working for takedown but Ortiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
Chase with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chase throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Chase has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ortiz.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Chase throws an elbow but it misses.
Chase keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Chase won't allow it.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortiz.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortiz!
Ortiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chase. That did some damage!
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chase takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whats Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors Of Time by Black Tide. Nutz has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whats Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dupuis misses.
Nutz scores with a jab. Dupuis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutz looks to land a combination but Dupuis avoids it well.
Nutz scores with a jab to the head.
Dupuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutz is looking to chop away at Dupuis's legs.
Dupuis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutz.
Dupuis slips a jab from Nutz.
Dupuis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutz moves out of range as Dupuis strikes.
Dupuis lands with a nice combination. Nutz backs away looking to recover.
Nutz misses with a takedown attempt - Dupuis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dupuis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutz is just out of range.
Nutz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutz stalks Dupuis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dupuis's face. Dupuis staggers backwards, shaken.
Nutz tries to land a front kick but Dupuis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupuis.
A shot to de liver by Nutz. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nutz counters with a left and a right that stings Dupuis.
Dupuis lands a head kick!
Dupuis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Dupuis.
Dupuis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Nutz misses with a body shot.
Dupuis misses with a combination
and Nutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dupuis throws a series of punches but Nutz avoids them all with ease.
Nutz drives through and clinches with Dupuis against the cage.
Nutz cracks Dupuis with a nice body shot.
Nutz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dupuis or not.
Nutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dupuis tries a body shot but Nutz blocks it.
Dupuis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nutz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutz gets through Dupuis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutz works on Dupuis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nutz lands strikes from half guard.
Nutz is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dupuis is looking to escape.
Nutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nutz throwing shots but Dupuis is blocking nicely.
Dupuis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nutz manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupuis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nutz has hold of Dupuis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dupuis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nutz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nutz looking to control but Dupuis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dupuis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dupuis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Dupuis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Nutz throws a looping overhand right but Dupuis ducks down to avoid it.
Nutz jabs Dupuis right on the nose. Dupuis blinks but takes it well.
Nutz misses with a body shot.
Nutz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nutz prevents Dupuis from standing back up.
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupuis defends it well.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Dupuis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Dupuis is working away.
Dupuis looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nutz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whats Nutz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupuis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupuis thuds his right hand into Nutz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garry Dupuis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupuis lands a nice looking body kick.
Dupuis sizes up Nutz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dupuis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nutz counters with a straight right hand.
Dupuis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupuis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dupuis lands a body shot.
Dupuis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nutz misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Nutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dupuis which made him look bad.
Dupuis tests Nutz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Nutz misses.
Nutz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Nutz throws a nice looking combination but Dupuis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis throws a head kick that misses.
Dupuis throws the left hand but Nutz avoids the punch easily.
Nutz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dupuis.
Dupuis slips a jab and a cross from Nutz.
Dupuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Dupuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garry Dupuis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dupuis lands with an overhand left.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Dupuis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz has a couple of punches blocked by Dupuis.
A left hand lands to the body for Dupuis.
Dupuis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutz throws out a leg kick but Dupuis moves out of range and Nutz only half commits.
Dupuis takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
Nutz misses with a double jab
and Dupuis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dupuis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nutz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Dupuis.
Whats Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutz moves away.
Dupuis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Dupuis looks for the body kick but Nutz saw that one coming.
Nutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupuis.
Nutz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nutz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Dupuis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupuis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupuis scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Dupuis.
Nutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis misses with a few strikes there.
Dupuis misses with a two punch combination.
Dupuis throws a right hand that Nutz ducks under and follows up with a left that Nutz also avoids with ease.
Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupuis.
Nutz misses the jab.
Garry Dupuis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nutz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nutz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupuis. Dupuis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nutz misses with the combination.
Dupuis throws a body punch but Nutz moves out of range.
Dupuis throws a sloppy head kick and Nutz moves out of range easily.
Dupuis misses with a few strikes there.
Dupuis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupuis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dupuis misses with a hook. Nutz ducked under it nicely.
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.
Nutz lands with a kick to the temple. Dupuis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dupuis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nutz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nutz avoids the body shot from Dupuis.
Nutz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dupuis counters with a nice uppercut.
Nutz looks for the body kick but Dupuis saw that one coming.
Nutz lands with a shot to the body.
Nutz throws a hook to the side of Dupuis's head but Dupuis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutz lands with a straight right. Dupuis didn't see that one coming.
Nutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dupuis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nutz has closed the distance and engaged Dupuis in a clinch.
Nutz scores with a shoulder strike.
Dupuis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dupuis prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Dupuis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dupuis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dupuis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dupuis manages to break the clinch.
Nutz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dupuis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dupuis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dupuis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Nutz throws a head kick that misses.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Dupuis.
Dupuis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nutz lands a really nice looking cross but Dupuis seems unphased.
Dupuis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupuis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nutz misses with an uppercut. Dupuis saw that one coming.
Nutz shoots in but Dupuis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz moves into the clinch successfully.
Nutz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dupuis.
Dupuis prevents a body shot from Nutz.
Nutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupuis can't find room to land a body shot as Nutz controls the action.
Dupuis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupuis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupuis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nutz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dupuis momentarily.
Dupuis scores with a hook to the body. Nutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dupuis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nutz circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupuis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nutz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dupuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nutz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dupuis is trying to defend but Nutz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dupuis looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nutz working Dupuis over with strikes.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Dupuis is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dupuis checks a leg kick nicely.
Dupuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dupuis scores with a sloppy right hand. Nutz should have avoided that one.
Dupuis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Dupuis is avoiding it.
Nutz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupuis walks into a straight right hand from Nutz.
Nutz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dupuis did well to prevent Nutz getting side control.
Dupuis pushes Nutz off and gets back to his feet.
Nutz scores with a hook.
Dupuis throws a head kick but Nutz moves out of range.
Dupuis misses with a few strikes there.
Dupuis misses with a head kick.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Dupuis is avoiding it.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupuis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupuis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
Some bone on bone action there as Dupuis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nutz thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dupuis does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is looking to chop away at Dupuis's legs.
Nutz looks to land a combination. Dupuis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dupuis tries to bum rush Nutz with a series of wild strikes but Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nutz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nutz prevents Dupuis from escaping the position.
Nutz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupuis is trying to buck Nutz off.
The referee asks Nutz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nutz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nutz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nutz prevents Dupuis from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whats Nutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nutz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whats Nutz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nothing with (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). with is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alesana - Congratulation, I Hate You. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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20
240 lbs
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279 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 Montreal, Danny Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nothing with!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a jab when with was well out of range.
Knight connects with the punch.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped with in his tracks.
with tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
with takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to de liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
with uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight takes a swing at with's ribcage but misses.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. with moves away and avoids it.
with scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with staying out of range there.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. with moves away and avoids it.
with is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. with sees it coming and avoids it easily.
with is looking to clinch.
with tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but with ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent with tumbling to the canvas! Knight pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! with was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Knight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Riesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vassell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Riesling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Vassell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riesling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riesling misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Vassell.
Vassell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riesling.
Vassell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vassell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riesling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riesling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vassell defending well though.
Riesling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vassell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riesling.
Vassell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riesling working the head and body with strikes.
Vassell tries to roll over but Riesling keeps him under control.
Vassell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell wants to control but Riesling is keeping busy.
Riesling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riesling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riesling is pressing down on Vassell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vassell is holding on for now.
Vassell is looking to improve his position.
Riesling is working for a submission of some sort.
Vassell trying to control but Riesling postures up.
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.
Riesling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vassell defending well though.
Riesling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vassell is looking to improve his position.
Riesling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riesling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riesling showed some decent athleticism there.
Riesling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vassell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell is trying to stand.
Vassell gets full guard.
Vassell trying to control the position.
Riesling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riesling wants to pass the guard but Vassell is keeping the position.
Riesling wants to control from the top but Vassell keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riesling scores with a hook.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Riesling avoids them all with ease.
Vassell with a poor takedown
and Riesling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riesling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riesling throws and elbow that misses. Vassell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riesling's guard. Nice move by Vassell!
Vassell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riesling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vassell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vassell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riesling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riesling looking for a guillotine here but Vassell defends easily.
Riesling controls Vassell momentarily but Vassell frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vassell takes a swing at Riesling's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yannick Riesling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vassell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riesling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vassell.
Vassell with a poor takedown
and Riesling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vassell misses with a takedown
and Riesling counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Riesling finds it's target.
Vassell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vassell misses the jab.
Vassell fails with the takedown
and Riesling counters with a takedown into side control.
Yannick Riesling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Vassell.
Vassell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riesling wants to control but Vassell is keeping him busy.
Vassell is breathing heavily.
Riesling misses with the ground and pound.
Riesling working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell dodges the ground and pound from Riesling.
Vassell is looking to regain half guard here but Riesling keeps moving and retains side control.
Riesling throws an elbow but Vassell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yannick Riesling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riesling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Riesling.
Vassell tries to improve position but can't.
Riesling in side control, throwing shots but Vassell defends.
Riesling looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vassell is avoiding damage well.
Riesling scoring with punches from side control.
Vassell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riesling.
Riesling throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Vassell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vassell parries the strikes from Riesling easily there. Riesling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vassell to escape.
Vassell tries to buck Riesling off but Riesling is having none of it.
Riesling sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vassell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vassell is trying to improve his position.
Vassell regains half guard, as Riesling was trying to land strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riesling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vassell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riesling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling looks to land a right hand but Vassell moved out of range.
Riesling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vassell on the side of the head.
Riesling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tyler Vassell has been cut.
Vassell tries for a takedown but Riesling circles away easily
and Riesling counters with a stiff right hand.
Vassell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Riesling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vassell's guard.
Riesling lands a couple of elbows.
Riesling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vassell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riesling connects with a couple of short punches.
Riesling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riesling thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riesling throwing strikes from guard but Vassell blocks nicely.
Vassell is adopting a defensive guard.
Vassell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vassell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riesling.
Riesling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riesling is looking to work some ground and pound but Vassell has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riesling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vassell misses with a double jab
and Riesling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yannick Riesling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Vassell's cut.
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!
Vassell tries for a takedown but Riesling circles away easily
and Riesling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to de liver by Riesling. Beautiful body shot.
Riesling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riesling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Riesling moves out of range.
Vassell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riesling gets the takedown into side control.
Riesling working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Riesling's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vassell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riesling lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riesling connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vassell some visible discomfort.
Riesling working the head and body with strikes.
Vassell is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riesling grinds an elbow into Vassell's temple.
Vassell is still in real trouble! Can Riesling finish him?
Riesling working the ground and pound.
Vassell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riesling scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riesling is working Vassell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vassell seems to have recovered his senses.
Vassell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vassell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riesling.
The strikes coming from Riesling are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Riesling in side control, throwing shots but Vassell defends.
Riesling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vassell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riesling's guard! Nice work there by Vassell!
Yannick Riesling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riesling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vassell tries to free his leg and advance position but Riesling is retaining full guard.
Vassell distracts Riesling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vassell throws a sloppy body shot
and Riesling counters with a nice uppercut.
Riesling scores with a shot to the body.
Vassell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riesling keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vassell is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riesling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riesling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vassell.
Riesling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riesling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riesling trying to keep a closed guard but Vassell is proving a slippery customer.
Vassell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Vassell preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vassell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riesling moves away.
Vassell falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Riesling counter with a right hand.
Tyler Vassell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vassell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riesling counters with a series of strikes. Vassell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riesling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riesling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vassell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vassell is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Riesling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riesling 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Riesling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr comes to the cage accompanied by .. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Aria Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aria Sr looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aria Sr throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aria Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Aria Sr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aria Sr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aria Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aria Sr shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Aria Sr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aria Sr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Aria Sr swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aria Sr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Aria Sr's shoulder, as Aria Sr tries to avoid the shot.
Aria Sr gets a clinch.
Aria Sr working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Aria Sr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aria Sr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aria Sr.
Aria Sr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aria Sr is working Johnson over against the cage.
Aria Sr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Aria Sr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aria Sr throws a good cross that connects.
Aria Sr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aria Sr misses with a body shot.
Aria Sr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aria Sr wants to clinch.
Aria Sr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Aria Sr finish him?
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aria Sr as the two fighters clinch.
Aria Sr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A short uppercut from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aria Sr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aria Sr lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Aria Sr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aria Sr lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aria Sr lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aria Sr, as that shot connected.
Aria Sr lands a lovely overhand right.
Aria Sr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Aria Sr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aria Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aria Sr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aria Sr drops his shoulder and cracks Johnson with a huge uppercut! Johnson goes down! Can Aria Sr finish him?
Aria Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Aria Sr distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aria Sr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Aria Sr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aria Sr has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aria Sr is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Aria Sr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Aria Sr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aria Sr manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Aria Sr's guard.
Aria Sr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aria Sr is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Aria Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aria Sr is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aria Sr is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Aria Sr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aria Sr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aria Sr, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aria Sr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Aria Sr scores with a body shot.
Aria Sr lands an overhand right.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Aria Sr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Aria Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Aria Sr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aria Sr. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson slips a straight right by Aria Sr.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Aria Sr pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Aria Sr finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Aria Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Aria Sr ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aria Sr.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aria Sr to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Aria Sr saw that one coming.
Aria Sr misses with a few strikes there.
Aria Sr lands with an overhand left.
Aria Sr tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Aria Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aria Sr misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aria Sr.
Shawn Aria Sr is winning the standup battle so far.
Aria Sr is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Aria Sr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson defending well as Aria Sr loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aria Sr. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson catches Aria Sr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Aria Sr defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Aria Sr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Aria Sr moved out of range nicely.
Aria Sr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Aria Sr slips the punch.
Aria Sr stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Aria Sr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aria Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aria Sr off to one side.
Aria Sr is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Aria Sr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aria Sr stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aria Sr dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr 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.
Aria Sr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aria Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Aria Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aria Sr staying out of range there.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aria Sr connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aria Sr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aria Sr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Aria Sr looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Aria Sr throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Aria Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aria Sr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems keen to control Aria Sr's posture.
Johnson looking to control.
Aria Sr tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Aria Sr 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.
Aria Sr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Aria Sr from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Aria Sr postures up.
Aria Sr is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Aria Sr dominated that second round.
That's time! Aria Sr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aria Sr lands with a good body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aria Sr on the side of the head.
Aria Sr misses with a looping right.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aria Sr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aria Sr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Aria Sr saw that one coming.
Aria Sr misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook. Aria Sr ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aria Sr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aria Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Jamarcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aria Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aria Sr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aria Sr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aria Sr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Aria Sr connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aria Sr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Aria Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aria Sr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aria Sr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aria Sr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aria Sr throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Aria Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Aria Sr moved out of range nicely.
Aria Sr slips a straight right by Johnson.
Aria Sr takes one on the button.
Aria Sr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aria Sr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr misses with a hook.
Johnson throws the left hand but Aria Sr avoids the punch easily.
Aria Sr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamarcus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aria Sr tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson tries to bum rush Aria Sr with a series of wild strikes but Aria Sr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a hook but Aria Sr avoids it easily.
Aria Sr lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Aria Sr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Aria Sr moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Aria Sr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aria Sr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aria Sr is looking for the KO!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Aria Sr as Johnson shoots in.
Aria Sr throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aria Sr has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Aria Sr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aria Sr slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Jamarcus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aria Sr digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Aria Sr.
A short left from Aria Sr.
Shawn Aria Sr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aria Sr.
Aria Sr lands a nice uppercut.
Aria Sr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aria Sr lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Aria Sr lands a nice uppercut.
Aria Sr lands a body punch.
Aria Sr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aria Sr lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Aria Sr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Aria Sr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aria Sr misses with a straight right.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aria Sr manages to avoid it.
Aria Sr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Aria Sr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Aria Sr saw that one coming.
Aria Sr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aria Sr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Aria Sr is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aria Sr lands with a right hand.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aria Sr is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Aria Sr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aria Sr 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Aria Sr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua Turner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Damme moves away.
Turner slips a jab from Van Damme.
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Damme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Damme is letting Turner control him for a moment.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Damme keeps working.
Turner staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to improve position but can't.
Van Damme stops Turner from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Van Damme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damme can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Turner swings around for an armbar but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turner's guard.
Turner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Damme puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Damme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Van Damme tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Van Damme is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turner is pressing down on Van Damme's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Damme wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
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.
Van Damme stops Turner from standing up.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Turner won't let him.
Van Damme stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Damme trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Van Damme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Damme.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Damme as he jumps to the side.
Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Damme as he avoids it easily.
Van Damme scores with a three punch combo!
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Turner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
Van Damme works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Damme punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Damme counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Damme throws a shot to the body.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a jab.
Van Damme thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner avoids the body shot from Van Damme.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Damme counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Van Damme.
Van Damme lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Joshua Turner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Van Damme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner takes one on the button.
Van Damme swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner shoots in but Van Damme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Damme throws out the jab.
Van Damme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Damme.
Joshua Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Van Damme counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Van Damme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Damme!
Van Damme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Damme digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Nice jab there from Van Damme.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Van Damme.
Van Damme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Donk. Van Damme catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Van Damme throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Damme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Van Damme is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Damme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Van Damme - just one landing.
Van Damme thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Damme!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Damme counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Damme scores with a hook.
Van Damme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Damme misses with a double jab.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Damme.
Jean Claude Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Damme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Van Damme just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Damme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Damme fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Damme misses with a wild body shot.
Van Damme lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Van Damme throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner scores with a takedown into Van Damme's guard.
Turner stops Van Damme from standing up.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Damme trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Damme wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Van Damme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Damme controls the pace.
Van Damme wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Van Damme from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to stand but Turner is controlling from the bottom.
Van Damme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme manages to get to full guard.
Turner trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Turner.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp has chosen Blind Guardian - Into the Storn as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sthawy Sthowp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sthowp throws a looping overhand right but MacDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Sthowp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a nice hook to Sthowp's body. Sthowp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sthowp swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald.
Sthowp swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald.
MacDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sthowp blocks a head kick by MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacDonald has closed the distance and engaged Sthowp in a clinch.
MacDonald digs a right hand underneath Sthowp's ribcage. Sthowp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sthowp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Sthowp is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sthowp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sthowp looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald slowing the pace effectively.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
Sthowp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacDonald stalls.
MacDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from MacDonald.
A bit of stalling here from MacDonald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald presses Sthowp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDonald gets through Sthowp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald is stalling here.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sthowp's face.
MacDonald lands a right hand.
MacDonald lands a left hand.
MacDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald stalling.
MacDonald lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDonald as Sthowp tries to tie him up.
MacDonald lands with a left to the head.
MacDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDonald obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald is leaning against Sthowp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacDonald stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald with a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from MacDonald on the inside.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Sthowp.
Sthowp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sthowp up against the cage.
MacDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sthowp's face.
MacDonald with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.
MacDonald cracks Sthowp with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald cracks Sthowp with a nice body shot.
MacDonald pushes Sthowp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sthowp takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sthowp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacDonald stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald stalling in the clinch but Sthowp improves position.
MacDonald stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sir John MacDonald.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald scores with a nice body kick.
MacDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sthowp is able to avoid easily.
Sthowp fails to land the takedown.
MacDonald delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacDonald.
MacDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Sthowp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sthowp tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sthowp somewhat.
Sir John MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sthawy Sthowp.
Sthowp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDonald scores with the left hand. Sthowp knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sthowp's sensitive parts.
MacDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sthowp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacDonald working Sthowp over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir John MacDonald dominated that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald moves into the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice uppercut.
MacDonald with a knee to the head.
MacDonald stalling against the cage.
Sthowp takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by MacDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald.
MacDonald has Sthowp pushed against the cage.
Sir John MacDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sthowp up against the cage.
MacDonald works on Sthowp's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDonald obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDonald prevents Sthowp from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald leaning against his opponent.
Sthowp working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sthowps head.
MacDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sthowp.
MacDonald just leaning against Sthowp, taking a breather.
MacDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacDonald gets through Sthowp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald with a knee to the head.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with MacDonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sthowp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sthowp has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sthowp can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
Sthowp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sthowp is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
MacDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald just leaning against Sthowp, taking a breather.
MacDonald lands with a left to the head.
Sthowp can't break the clinch.
Sthowp takes a shot to the head.
MacDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sthowp in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Sthowp's head.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
Sthowp tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Sthowp can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDonald landing knees to the head.
MacDonald stalling the fight.
MacDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDonald lands a knee to the head.
Sthowp manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sir John MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sthowp avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
Sthowp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacDonald clinches up with Sthowp and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDonald as Sthowp tries to tie him up.
MacDonald keeps control of Sthowp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Sthowp won't want to take too many of those.
Sthowp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sthowp tries to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by MacDonald.
MacDonald landing knees to the head.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sthowp wants to break free but MacDonald has control.
MacDonald stalling.
Sthowp manages to break the clinch.
Sthowp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
MacDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacDonald, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir John MacDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacDonald clinches.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Sthowp blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sthowp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Sthowp tries to stall but MacDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sthowp can't break the clinch.
Sthowp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacDonald lands with a right to the head.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but Sthowp blocks it.
Sthowp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from MacDonald.
Sthowp is trying to break free.
Good body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald avoiding damage.
MacDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sthowp backwards.
MacDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sthowp is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sthowp backwards.
Sthowp letting MacDonald take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Sthowp's head.
Sthowp takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald connects with a knee to the head.
MacDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MacDonald digs a right hand into Sthowp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sthowp's gas tank.
Sthowp is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
MacDonald lands a right hand.
Good body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sthowp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sthowp is working for takedown but MacDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sthowp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sthowp backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacDonald - that landed with a thud.
MacDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from MacDonald.
MacDonald seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDonald obliges.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald prevents Sthowp from breaking the clinch.
Sthowp is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sthowp backwards.
Sthowp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sthowp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sthawy Sthowp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonald is looking to control Sthowp's arms but Sthowp gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacDonald has his back to the cage.
Sthowp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald prevents Sthowp from breaking the clinch.
Sthowp lands a body shot.
Sthowp stalling in the clinch but MacDonald improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sthowp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald.
MacDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sthowp.
MacDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sthowp.
A short body shot lands from MacDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sthowp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sthowp misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sthowp's face.
Sthowp is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
Sthowp tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDonald.
Sthowp has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Sthowp manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald throws a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacDonald.
Sthowp checks a low kick from MacDonald.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sthowp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
Sthowp throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Sthowp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sthowp's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacDonald. That's going to slow Sthowp down.
Sthowp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sthowp throws a series of punches but MacDonald moves out of range.
Sthowp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonald can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir John MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir John MacDonald!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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202 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor jabs at Hatt's body.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatt momentarily.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor slips under a jab from Hatt.
Hatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor catches Hatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatt needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatt should have avoided that one.
Taylor drives through and clinches with Hatt against the cage.
Hatt tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hatt can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Hatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Hatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Hatt misses with a punch to the body.
Hatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Hatt fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Topham Hatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws the left hand but Hatt avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatt moves away.
Good shot there by Taylor.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatt at a distance.
Jab from Taylor.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hatt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hatt misses with a body punch.
Hatt can't break the clinch.
Hatt jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Hatt keeps moving.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatt is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Hatt.
Hatt keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Hatt keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
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.
Hatt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatt looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Shane Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Topham Hatt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hatt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatt manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatt keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt working a defensive guard here.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Hatt's legs - danger averted.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Hatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatt trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
That's four 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.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatt is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sir Topham Hatt's cut.
That's time! Hatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor has Hatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatt digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Hatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Hatt takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatt.
Taylor throws the left hand but Hatt avoids the punch easily.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatt is just out of range.
Hatt misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Hatt pushes him off.
Hatt misses with an uppercut.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hatt is having none of it.
Hatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Hatt drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatt won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hatt looking to pass the guard.
Hatt throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Hatt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hatt throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor has Hatt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hatt postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Hatt wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatt trying to control but Taylor is working 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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Hatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Hatt moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Hatt takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Hatt misses its intended target.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatt somewhat.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Hatt pushes him off.
Sir Topham Hatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Go DJ by Lil Wayne. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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25
246 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Couture moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Couture.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Dave Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Couture slips a straight right by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture slips a jab from Jones.
Jab by Couture.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture misses the jab.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Couture is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Couture circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Couture misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
A cross from Couture lands.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Couture.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couture stalling the fight.
Jones working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Couture just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A short left from Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Couture lands a damaging elbow.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture blocks a body shot from Jones.
Couture stalling the fight.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Couture, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Couture has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture 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.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Couture. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Couture's hands, connecting with Couture's forehead.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a strike but Couture avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Couture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones looks to land a strike but Couture avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture tries to clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects with the punch.
Couture moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Randy Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Couture's ribs.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture slips under a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Couture.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jones misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a jab.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Couture moves away
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Couture's head back.
Couture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Couture slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Couture throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Couture throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones staying out of range there.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones wants to clinch
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Couture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Couture slips under a jab from Jones.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture.
Couture tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Couture shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couture wants to stall.
Jones pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Jones 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.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Couture is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Couture has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Couture.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture happy to just control the position for now.
Couture decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Jones misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Couture misses.
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.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones slips under a jab.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Couture scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Couture cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Couture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Couture misses.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Jones moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Couture misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Couture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the body shot from Couture.
Jones sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Couture misses the jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Randy Couture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Couture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Couture throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Couture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Couture scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones letting Couture take a breather here.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Couture as Jones tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Couture throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Couture doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Couture is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Couture has escaped and now he's on top!
Couture wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dave Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jones.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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