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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan Beliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yan Beliveau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliveau closes the distance but Dragov moves to the side
and Dragov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beliveau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Dragov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dragov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beliveau has momentary wrist control but Dragov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dragov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dragov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragov controlling from the top position.
Dragov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov postures up.
Dragov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dragov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dragov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beliveau is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragov connects with a couple of short punches.
Dragov is in close to Beliveau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beliveau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beliveau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragov controls the pace.
Dragov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragov trying to control but Beliveau is working from the bottom.
Dragov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dragov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dragov.
Beliveau is in trouble now - Dragov has advanced to mount!
Dragov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beliveau is rocked!
Dragov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beliveau scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dragov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dragov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valko Dragov!
A relieved looking Valko Dragov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chimo Kowalchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chimo Kowalchuck!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pu punishes Kowalchuck's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalchuck motions for Pu to come forward. Kowalchuck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pu staying out of range there.
Kowalchuck throws a nice looking combination but Pu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pu throws a big counter combination but Kowalchuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalchuck.
Pu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalchuck feints the counter takedown.
Kowalchuck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalchuck misses with a body shot.
Pu cracks a nice hook into Kowalchuck's ribs.
Kowalchuck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalchuck's head.
Kowalchuck darts in and clinches Pu up against the cage.
Pu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pu on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pu.
Pu tries a body shot but Kowalchuck blocks it.
Kowalchuck jumps guard but Pu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalchuck goes for a takedown attempt but Pu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalchuck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalchuck slips a straight right by Pu.
Kowalchuck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pu tries to clinch but Kowalchuck moves out of range.
Kowalchuck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pu at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuck wants to clinch.
Pu scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalchuck is rocked!
Pu is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kowalchuck hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rudy Pu!
Rudy Pu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikeda shoots in but Zepp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zepp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ikeda.
Ikeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zepp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikeda backs up against the cage.
It looks like Yuuga Ikeda has been cut.
Ikeda has his takedown stuffed
and Zepp counters with a head kick that wobbles Ikeda - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Zepp sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Zepp!
A relieved looking Bobby Zepp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Berzerk. Alonzo Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Flintstone's chin.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris drops Flintstone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flintstone looks back up at him and smiles so Harris waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Flintstone is rocked!
Flintstone ducks into an uppercut from Harris and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris took some time post fight to say the following; 'Quitters never win, winners never quit, but those who never win and never quit are idiots.'.
In defeat, Fred Flintstone stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans out there.next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jaded. Buxton has chosen ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Feat A$AP Rocky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
12 - 25 - 0 |
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262 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Piolet Wilson has been cut.
Buxton lands a two punch combo.
Buxton clinches up against the cage.
Buxton wants the takedown. Wilson is fighting it off but Buxton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilson's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buxton trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Buxton advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Buxton landing a few strikes.
Piolet Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Wilson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Buxton with a couple of short strikes.
Piolet Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buxton working Wilson over with strikes here.
Jeez, Piolet Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piolet Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daron Buxton!
Our winner, Daron Buxton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Roblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Roblin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Roblin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roblin drives through and clinches with Dillinger against the cage.
Roblin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Brad Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger pulls guard.
Roblin stays in close to Dillinger's body and controls the position.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Roblin isn't so interested in that idea.
Roblin wanted to stand there but Dillinger had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger has his feet on Roblin's thighs here. He's pushed Roblin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Roblin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Dillinger!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gago with that takedown attempt.
Rackham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gago.
Gago drives through with a takedown into Rackham's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gago trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Gago stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Gago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gago prevents Rackham from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Rackham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
Gago shoots in and drives through. Rackham sprawls well.
Rackham throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rackham!
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Rackham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago with a poor takedown
and Rackham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gago is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gago wants to clinch.
Rackham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rackham tries to bum rush Gago with a series of wild strikes but Gago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham looks to throw the jab but Gago is out of range.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt - Rackham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rackham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gago.
Rackham lands a nice shot that snaps Gago's head back.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
Rackham rushes Gago and presses him up against the cage.
Rackham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gago backwards.
Gago has had enough of the clinch but Rackham keeps him there for the moment.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Gago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Gago is blocking nicely.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rackham up against the cage.
Gago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Gago fails to land.
Gago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gago throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Gago successfully pulls guard.
Rackham wants to control from the top but Gago keeps moving.
Gago working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
Gago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rackham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gago engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rackham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago'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.
Gago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Gago back into the cage.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Igor Gago's cut even more.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gago successfully pulls guard.
Gago wants to improve his position but instead Rackham has moved into half guard.
Rackham tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gago regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Montreal Elite Gym inform us that Gago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rackham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago wants to sweep but no luck.
Gago is trying to control the position but Rackham postures up.
Gago is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rackham throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gago's body to avoid the submission. Gago has instead reached around Rackham's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gago arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Gago!
Igor Gago is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Gago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgenson's entrance music is Made You Look by Nas. A fine choice. Noonan has chosen 3DD - Kryptonite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Good wrestling
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
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Jorgenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan slips a jab from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorgenson punishes Noonan's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jorgenson misses its intended target.
Noonan blocks a jab.
Noonan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jorgenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jorgenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noonan's head.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Jorgenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan throws a leg kick but Jorgenson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jorgenson misses with an uppercut. Noonan saw that one coming.
Jorgenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noonan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jorgenson lands a leg kick that knocks Noonan off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson throws a body punch but Noonan moves out of range.
Jorgenson wants to slow Noonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Noonan throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Spencer Jorgenson has been cut.
Jorgenson looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
Nice shot by Jorgenson.
Jorgenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noonan walks into a stiff left hand from Jorgenson.
Noonan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jorgenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noonan tries to avoid it but Jorgenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noonan to the ground. Noonan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jorgenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgenson manages to avoid it.
Noonan feints and as Jorgenson raises his hands in defense, Noonan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jorgenson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noonan defends it easily.
Noonan landing some decent shots from guard.
Noonan landing some decent shots from guard.
Jorgenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noonan is aware though and is defending well.
Noonan pushing down on Jorgenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jorgenson tries to get to full guard but Noonan has control of the leg.
Noonan trying to control from half guard but Jorgenson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noonan is thwarting Jorgenson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorgenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorgenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Noonan lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noonan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jorgenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noonan defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgenson is retaining full guard.
Jorgenson is trying to keep Noonan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
Jorgenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Noonan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorgenson is keeping the position for now.
Noonan slips nicely into half guard.
Jorgenson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Jorgenson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Noonan slips a straight right by Jorgenson.
Jorgenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorgenson fails with the takedown.
Jorgenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noonan can do to turn this around?
Jorgenson moves forwards but Noonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noonan thuds his right hand into Jorgenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noonan misses with a low kick.
Noonan dives in and grabs Jorgenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jorgenson pushes down on Noonan's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noonan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer Jorgenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jorgenson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jorgenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgenson manages to avoid it.
Noonan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noonan wants to slow Jorgenson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorgenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jorgenson blocks the leg kick.
Noonan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgenson. Noonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noonan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jorgenson looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
Noonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorgenson.
Noonan connects with a leg kick. Jorgenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noonan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jorgenson defends well and Noonan ends up having to push Jorgenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spencer Jorgenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That has opened up Michael Noonan's cut even more.
Jorgenson throws a shot from downtown. Noonan moves away and avoids it.
Noonan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jorgenson tries to avoid it but Noonan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jorgenson to the ground. Jorgenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jorgenson misses the target.
Noonan walks into a straight right hand from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson misses with a low kick.
Noonan feints a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgenson.
Noonan lands a leg kick that knocks Jorgenson off balance momentarily.
Noonan throws a push kick but Jorgenson slaps the foot to one side.
Jorgenson loads up on a big right hand but Noonan slips the punch.
Noonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jorgenson.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Jorgenson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Jorgenson.
The cut above Michael Noonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan drops his hands momentarily and Jorgenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michael Noonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jorgenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorgenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noonan on his heels. He'll look to pass Noonan's guard now, I'm sure.
Jorgenson won't allow Noonan to sweep him here.
Jorgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noonan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorgenson has managed to get both his arms back between Noonan's legs - danger averted.
Jorgenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Noonan wants to sweep here but Jorgenson controlling him for the moment.
Michael Noonan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorgenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Noonan is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorgenson defends it easily.
Jorgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jorgenson trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Jorgenson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Jorgenson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Noonan with that takedown attempt.
Spencer Jorgenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorgenson connects with a right hand. Noonan shakes it off.
Noonan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorgenson looks to land a right hand but Noonan moved out of range.
Jorgenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Noonan's guard.
Jorgenson trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Noonan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorgenson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan won't allow Jorgenson to sweep him here.
Noonan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorgenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noonan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noonan distracts Jorgenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noonan landing with the ground and pound.
Jorgenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noonan landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgenson has momentary wrist control but Noonan slips an elbow through the middle.
Noonan postures up and lands a big shot to Jorgenson's brow.
Noonan connects with a couple of short punches.
Noonan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noonan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noonan scoring with some ground and pound.
Noonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgenson is retaining full guard.
Noonan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jorgenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson wants to control but Noonan is keeping him busy.
Noonan tries to get to full guard but Jorgenson has control of the leg.
Noonan is staying active underneath Jorgenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noonan gets back to full guard.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noonan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgenson is aware though and is defending well.
Jorgenson passes Noonan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jorgenson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noonan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorgenson.
Jorgenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noonan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorgenson is looking for a kimura but Noonan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorgenson to get the leverage.
Noonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noonan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jorgenson drops back looking for a leg! Noonan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noonan manages to kick Jorgenson off! Jorgenson jumps back into Noonan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Michael Noonan just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jorgenson throws out a loose jab but Noonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgenson misses the jab.
Jorgenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Noonan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jorgenson throws an off balance right hand
and Noonan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jorgenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noonan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jorgenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan working some strikes from top position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jorgenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noonan is aware though and is defending well.
Noonan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noonan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Noonan pushes down on Jorgenson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noonan is looking for a kimura but Jorgenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noonan to get the leverage.
Jorgenson trying to hold on to Noonan's head to control him but Noonan postures up.
Noonan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jorgenson.
Noonan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jorgenson to see if he's OK.
Noonan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan landing strikes.
Noonan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorgenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noonan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Noonan lands some shots froms side control.
Jorgenson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noonan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noonan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noonan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noonan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noonan landing some decent shots from guard.
Noonan preventing the sweep.
Noonan looking to pass the guard.
Noonan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorgenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noonan has managed to get both his arms back between Jorgenson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noonan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noonan being controlled here momentarily.
Jorgenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noonan defends well.
Noonan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noonan postures up.
Jorgenson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Noonan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noonan ducks under a wild hook from Jorgenson.
Jorgenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jorgenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noonan isn't going anywhere.
Noonan gets back to half guard.
Noonan is in trouble now - Jorgenson has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgenson trying to control but Noonan is having none of it.
Noonan is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan tries to hold on but Jorgenson pushes him away.
Noonan can't escape the position.
Noonan gets back to half guard.
Noonan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noonan.
Noonan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jorgenson defends well.
Jorgenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noonan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noonan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson wants to improve his position but Noonan is controlling well.
Noonan trying to pass the guard but Jorgenson defending well.
Jorgenson is pressing down on Noonan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Noonan is working Jorgenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jorgenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noonan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan stands up over Jorgenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jorgenson is looking for a triangle but Noonan pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Noonan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noonan preventing the sweep.
Jorgenson trying to keep a closed guard but Noonan is proving a slippery customer.
Noonan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noonan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jorgenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgenson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noonan has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Noonan cracks Jorgenson with a big right hand but Jorgenson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noonan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jorgenson to see if he's OK.
Noonan working the ground and pound.
Noonan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jorgenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noonan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jorgenson down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgenson wants to control but Noonan postures up.
Noonan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jorgenson is rocked!
Noonan working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Noonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noonan 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 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Noonan waved his t-shirt featuring Modern Wear Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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