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ECFC 29 BOROWITZ VS KHOLA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mepral Concor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Till (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Till struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mepral Concor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mepral Concor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Till!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Till rushes Concor and presses him up against the cage.
Till jumps into guard, dragging Concor to the mat.
Till wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Concor landing some decent shots from guard.
Concor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Till swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Concor stopping the sweep attempt from Till.
Concor lands a couple of digs.
Concor is pushing down on Till's leg trying to pass to half guard. Till is fighting to maintain full guard but Concor has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Concor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Concor is trying for a kimura here. Till looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Concor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mepral Concor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Webb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Webb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webb has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webb was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Webb, which made it look bad.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James forces Webb back against the cage and clinches.
Webb effectively controlling the action here.
James manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots and misses
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Josh James has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Webb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb moves into the clinch.
James pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
James working for a triangle but Webb defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Webb wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pulls Webb in close to his closed guard and prevents Webb from doing any damage or advancing position.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webb has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James wants to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Webb.
That's four 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.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a leg kick but Webb moved away.
Webb steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.
James tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Webb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb is defending well.
Webb tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb fails to pull guard.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webb to keep the fight standing.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh James'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.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James has Webb pushed against the cage.
Webb drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webb is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Webb tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James breaks from the clinch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webb sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Webb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James clinches up against the cage.
James has Webb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Webb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Webb is quick to defend against it.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking for a takedown.
James tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James successfully pulls guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webb trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webb postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Webb trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Webb dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Josh James is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Webb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Josh James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Webb throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
No luck for Webb with that takedown attempt.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Webb.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James tries to clinch up
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
Webb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Webb tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webb digs a good hook to James's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb clinches.
Webb breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Webb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webb wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb has managed to clinch.
James breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Webb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Webb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Webb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Webb clinches.
Webb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Webb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Webb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Webb clinches with his opponent.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Webb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James leaves Webb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ilich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ilich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raymond Rousey's chin.
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ilich!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rousey is looking for a counter combo.
Rousey looks for a takedown but Ilich sprawls well.
Rousey rushes Ilich and presses him up against the cage.
Rousey lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ivan Ilich has been cut.
Rousey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rousey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilich wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Rousey trying to control the position here.
Rousey looking for a guillotine here but Ilich defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilich postures up in Rousey's guard and throws a big left but Rousey blocks it.
Ilich postures up in Rousey's guard and throws a big left but Rousey blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ilich blocks a head kick by Rousey.
Ilich wants to land a leg kick but Rousey is out of range.
Rousey tries to counter by clinching up but Ilich breaks away and moves out of range.
Ilich misses with a takedown
and Rousey moves into the clinch.
Ilich looks winded!
Rousey successfully pulls guard.
Rousey seems keen to control Ilich's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rousey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rousey is on top in guard.
Rousey is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rousey looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rousey blocks a head kick by Ilich.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ilich as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Ilich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Ilich.
Rousey is looking to counter the offense by Ilich and move into the clinch.
Ilich stuffs the takedown attempt from Rousey. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rousey throws out the jab.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ilich tries to keep at a distance but Rousey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rousey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilich is trying to break the clinch but Rousey has him pressed against the cage.
Rousey pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey has his hands on Ilich's head, controlling the position.
Ilich wants to stand and escape but instead Rousey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rousey wants to stand but Ilich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Rousey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ilich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rousey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rousey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilich moves out of range of the leg kick from Rousey.
Ilich throws a head kick but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey keeps the fight on the outside.
Ilich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rousey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ilich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rousey counters by clinching up.
Rousey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ilich uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rousey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ilich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to sweep but no luck.
Ilich is fighting to break Rousey's control of his arms but Rousey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ilich wants to pass the guard but Rousey is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rousey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rousey sets himself, and Ilich steps forward looking for the clinch! Rousey avoids it this time.
Rousey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilich.
Rousey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ilich's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey closes the distance and pushes Ilich back into the cage.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raymond Rousey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rousey pushes Ilich up against the cage in a clinch.
Rousey manages to break the clinch.
Ilich leaves Rousey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey has Ilich up against the cage in a clinch.
Rousey has Ilich pressed against the cage, preventing Ilich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rousey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ilich uses from the top position.
Rousey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rousey is pulling down on Ilich's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rousey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilich has managed to get both his arms back between Rousey's legs - danger averted.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Ilich from controlling successfully.
Rousey pulls Ilich in to control the position.
Ilich is looking to work some ground and pound but Rousey has wrist control.
Rousey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilich defends well.
Rousey is pulling down on Ilich's head. It's preventing any offense from Ilich, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rousey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ilich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rousey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilich can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Rousey.
Ilich shoots in but Rousey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rousey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ilich lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Ilich is predictable there
and Rousey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rousey jumps guard and drags Ilich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rousey has control of Ilich's left arm, preventing Ilich from doing any damage.
Ilich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey is controlling Ilich's posture.
Ilich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Rousey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ilich's cut.
That's time! Rousey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ilich swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
It looked like Rousey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rousey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ilich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ilich misses with a takedown attempt - Rousey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rousey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ilich's waist but Ilich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rousey off to one side.
Rousey closes the distance and clinches up with Ilich, looking for a takedown. Rousey pushes Ilich against the cage but Ilich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey fails with a takedown attempt.
Rousey sets himself, and Ilich steps forward looking for the clinch! Rousey avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilich leaves Rousey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilich blocks a body shot from Rousey.
Ilich wants to get back to striking at distance but Rousey won't allow it.
Ilich tries to circle away but Rousey has him pinned against the cage.
Ilich gets control of Rousey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ilich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ilich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rousey content to stall in guard here.
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.
Rousey stands and throws Ilich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rousey happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rousey slips a jab and a cross from Ilich.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rousey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ilich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ilich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raymond Rousey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rousey tries to score a body lock takedown but Ilich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rousey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rousey jumps guard.
Rousey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilich throws a big elbow that misses.
Rousey pulls Ilich in close to prevent any damage.
Ilich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rousey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ilich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilich is looking to work some ground and pound but Rousey has wrist control.
Ilich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ilich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rousey moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Ilich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymond Rousey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Ilich.
I think Rousey 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 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Rousey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by I have a dream. Carl Casey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micheal Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Casey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Casey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Casey's guard.
Casey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Casey wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Casey is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor controlling his opponent.
That's two 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.
Taylor avoids the attempt from Casey to control.
Casey has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Taylor has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Casey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taylor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four 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.
Casey covers up after that shot from Taylor.
Casey is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Taylor.
Casey tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey prevents Taylor from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Casey wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Casey breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Casey moves out of range easily.
Taylor sets himself, and Casey steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.
Casey misses with a head kick.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Casey lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Casey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Casey.
Casey has managed to clinch.
Casey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Casey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Casey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taylor to the mat. Taylor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Casey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Casey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Casey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Casey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Casey gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Casey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Casey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor seems keen to control Casey's posture.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Casey is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Casey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Casey landing with the ground and pound.
Casey wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor controls Casey momentarily but Casey frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Casey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casey moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Micheal Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casey closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Casey.
Taylor jumps guard but Casey stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taylor is trying to drag Casey to the mat but Casey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to drag Casey to the mat but Casey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casey stalling against the cage.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor wants to break free but Casey has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Casey to work.
Casey lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Casey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Taylor throws up his legs and catches Casey in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Casey tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Taylor! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micheal Taylor!
An out of breath Micheal Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe McDoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe McDoogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodoreau moves out of range of the strikes.
Theodoreau slips a straight right by McDoogle.
McDoogle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDoogle throws an off balance right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
McDoogle looks to land a combination but Theodoreau avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
McDoogle misses with a double jab
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Theodoreau.
McDoogle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theodoreau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDoogle finds it's way round the side to connect with Theodoreau's head.
McDoogle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theodoreau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDoogle misses with a hook
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has McDoogle backing up. McDoogle nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Theodoreau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
McDoogle misses with a hook. Theodoreau ducked under it nicely.
McDoogle misses with a few strikes there.
Theodoreau ducks under a wild hook from McDoogle.
McDoogle looks to land a right hand but Theodoreau moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle feints and then cracks Theodoreau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theodoreau down.
A big right from McDoogle misses.
Theodoreau blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from McDoogle misses.
Jab by McDoogle.
McDoogle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theodoreau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodoreau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDoogle throws out the jab.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDoogle misses with a straight left.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau moves away from the strike by McDoogle.
McDoogle throws a head kick but Theodoreau moves out of range.
A jab from McDoogle misses.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but McDoogle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDoogle throws a right hand that Theodoreau ducks under and follows up with a left that Theodoreau also avoids with ease.
McDoogle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDoogle misses with a left hand
and Theodoreau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDoogle thinking.
McDoogle throws a solid leg kick but Theodoreau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDoogle.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDoogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDoogle throws a leg kick
and Theodoreau counters with a nice uppercut.
McDoogle is looking to score with low kicks.
Theodoreau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
A countering left hand to the body from Theodoreau misses.
McDoogle misses with a head kick.
Theodoreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDoogle throws a low kick, looking for Theodoreau's leg but Theodoreau calmly moves out of range.
McDoogle throws an off balance right hand
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from McDoogle misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Theodoreau misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe McDoogle will probably get the nod.
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.
McDoogle misses with a straight left.
McDoogle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Theodoreau's head.
McDoogle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Theodoreau might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDoogle has got the better of the exchanges.
McDoogle throws a lazy uppercut
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
A big left from McDoogle misses.
McDoogle throws a series of punches but Theodoreau moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoreau staying out of range there.
Theodoreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from McDoogle.
McDoogle misses with a hook
and Theodoreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Theodoreau.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Theodoreau blocks a jab.
McDoogle looks to land a left hand but Theodoreau moved out of range nicely.
As McDoogle backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but McDoogle manages to avoid it all.
Theodoreau walks into a left hand.
Theodoreau walks into a left hand.
McDoogle throws out a loose jab but Theodoreau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDoogle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodoreau can do to turn this around?
McDoogle throws the left hand but Theodoreau avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDoogle throws a series of punches but Theodoreau avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McDoogle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDoogle.
McDoogle tries a low kick but Theodoreau avoids it.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDoogle throws a solid leg kick but Theodoreau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDoogle.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDoogle loads up on a big right hand but Theodoreau slips the punch.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - McDoogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Theodoreau avoids the head kick by McDoogle.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but McDoogle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDoogle throws a hook but Theodoreau blocks it.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but McDoogle avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Theodoreau checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Theodoreau.
McDoogle throws a series of punches but Theodoreau moves out of range.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDoogle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDoogle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theodoreau.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but McDoogle avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from McDoogle misses
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has McDoogle backing up. McDoogle nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
McDoogle looks to land a combination but Theodoreau avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from McDoogle misses the target.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
McDoogle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDoogle.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from McDoogle misses.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDoogle cracks Theodoreau with an open hand slap.
McDoogle connects with a solid leg kick.
McDoogle misses with a hook. Theodoreau ducked under it nicely.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but McDoogle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDoogle wants to land a leg kick but Theodoreau is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDoogle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theodoreau.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDoogle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McDoogle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from McDoogle misses.
McDoogle misses with a double jab
and Theodoreau counters with a straight right hand.
Theodoreau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDoogle.
McDoogle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theodoreau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - McDoogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoreau moves out of range of the strikes.
McDoogle throws out a loose jab but Theodoreau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but McDoogle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDoogle throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe McDoogle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau slips under a jab.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDoogle, as that shot connected.
McDoogle misses with a low kick as Theodoreau jumps back.
Theodoreau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDoogle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theodoreau scrambles back to his feet.
McDoogle misses with a leg kick
and McDoogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDoogle, as that shot connected.
McDoogle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDoogle tests Theodoreau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle wants to slow Theodoreau down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDoogle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Theodoreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Theodoreau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDoogle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theodoreau scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - McDoogle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by McDoogle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDoogle throws a right hand that misses
enabling Theodoreau to counter with a crisp jab.
McDoogle throws the left hand but Theodoreau avoids the punch easily.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from McDoogle misses.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McDoogle.
McDoogle scores with a jab. Theodoreau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Theodoreau blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDoogle misses with a straight left.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joe McDoogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodoreau staying out of range there.
McDoogle throws a poor cross that misses
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has McDoogle backing up. McDoogle nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut
and McDoogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from McDoogle.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Theodoreau.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDoogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDoogle throws a leg kick that misses.
As McDoogle backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but McDoogle manages to avoid it all.
Theodoreau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
McDoogle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDoogle misses with a hook.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe McDoogle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDoogle 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McDoogle!
Joe McDoogle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen DJ Shadow - Organ Donor as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cleary to the mat! Cleary manages to get full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Cleary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cleary is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleary avoid being mounted?
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cleary looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleary is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cleary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleary defending well though.
Cleary actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cleary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cleary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleary is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Cleary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Cleary punching from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cleary looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Cleary up and slammed him! Cleary can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cleary is letting Jones control him for a moment.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleary keeps working.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cleary?
Cleary is trying to escape the mount.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Cleary is having none of it.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleary is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Cleary is looking to get to half guard.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones looking to control but Cleary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Cleary is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cleary is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Cleary that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Cleary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cleary forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Cleary takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Cleary shrugs off.
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleary's face.
Cleary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cleary has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cleary has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Cleary!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Gomi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Jouban is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshi Gomi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouban gets caught napping as Gomi Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Jouban manages to retain guard.
Gomi Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Jouban keeping full guard, as Gomi Jr tries to pass.
Gomi Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomi Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomi Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomi Jr in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomi Jr.
Jouban is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomi Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Gomi Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomi Jr controlling the pace.
Gomi Jr stops Jouban from getting back to his feet.
Gomi Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jouban has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomi Jr controlling the action here.
Gomi Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Jouban is defending well.
Jouban is trying to stand.
Jouban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomi Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomi Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi Jr moves into full mount! Jouban won't be happy about that!
Jouban really wants to buck Gomi Jr off and get back to his feet.
Gomi Jr controlling from the full mount.
Gomi Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jouban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jouban shrugs it off.
Gomi Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jouban tries to buck Gomi Jr off but he can't manage it.
Gomi Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomi Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jouban is looking to escape.
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.
Gomi Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomi Jr controlling from mount.
Gomi Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Jouban is having none of it.
Gomi Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomi Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Jouban is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gomi Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gomi Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Gomi Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Gomi Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jouban takes the fight into the clinch.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoshi Gomi Jr has been cut.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Gomi Jr's ribcage.
Gomi Jr tries to pull guard but Jouban won't allow it.
Jouban lands a knee to the head.
Gomi Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi Jr won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jouban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi Jr.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi Jr.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Roger Jouban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Jouban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomi Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Jouban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomi Jr's face.
Gomi Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomi Jr is defending well for now.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomi Jr.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Gomi Jr avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Jouban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomi Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jouban gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Gomi Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
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!
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.
Gomi Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jouban smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi Jr.
Gomi Jr sets himself, and Jouban steps forward looking for the clinch! Gomi Jr avoids it this time.
Jouban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi Jr.
Gomi Jr sets himself, and Jouban steps forward looking for the clinch! Gomi Jr avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomi Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jouban wants to counter with a clinch but Gomi Jr pushes him away.
Gomi Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jouban moves to clinch but Gomi Jr breaks away
and Gomi Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jouban won't be happy with that.
Jouban tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jouban wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gomi Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomi Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban is trying to escape the mount but Gomi Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Jouban's back.
Jouban is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Gomi Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jouban is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Gomi Jr manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Gomi Jr!
A very excited looking Yoshi Gomi Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fugees - Ready or not kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Davidson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
White's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by Davidson as he checks the leg kick.
Davidson is looking to counter punch.
Davidson misses with a double jab.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davidson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davidson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends White down! Davidson is looking to finish but White is intelligently defending himself.
White is rocked!
Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White is still in real trouble! Can Davidson finish him?
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Davidson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davidson trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Davidson 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.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davidson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from White.
As White tries to get set, Davidson tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Davidson looking for a takedown.
White prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson has been working on his balance at Werewolf's cave, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by White.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Chris White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davidson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davidson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Davidson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
Davidson looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davidson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davidson connects with a decent elbow.
Davidson trying to control the position but White is working away.
Davidson cracks White with a big right hand but White just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Davidson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davidson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davidson in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
Davidson misses with the ground and pound.
Davidson taking a break here but White is having none of it and regains half guard.
Davidson thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White has hold of Davidson's hands but Davidson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davidson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davidson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Davidson fails with the takedown.
Davidson dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Davidson's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Davidson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White thows a leg kick but Davidson checks it
and Davidson counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
White has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davidson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Davidson gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chris White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Davidson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Davidson's shoulder, as Davidson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidson misses its target.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
A nice combination there by White.
White misses with the combination.
Davidson tries to clinch there but White circles away.
As Davidson backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Davidson manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davidson gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is pressed up against the cage. Davidson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That kick from White tenderised Davidson's leg. Davidson is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Davidson swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White throws a shot to the body.
Davidson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely.
Davidson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Davidson's head.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with a double jab.
White is breathing heavily.
No luck for Davidson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a nice combination. Davidson backs away looking to recover.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White misses the shot to the body.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
White throws a counter combo.
White misses the jab.
White misses with a leg kick.
White misses with a wild combination.
Davidson drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris White'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.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidson attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Davidson counter with a right hand.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a kick to the body
and Davidson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davidson.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Davidson has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
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.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidson slips under a jab from White.
White misses with a wild combination.
Davidson scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davidson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davidson attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davidson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
White lands the left hand.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson.
White misses with an uppercut.
White lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Davidson's head back.
Davidson blocks a jab.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davidson has time to react.
Davidson shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson shoots in but no luck this time.
White looks to land a combination. Davidson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davidson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White misses with the combination.
As White tries to get set, Davidson tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
Davidson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Davidson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
White misses with a low kick.
Davidson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson is looking to counter punch.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Davidson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
An elbow from Davidson crashes against the mat.
Davidson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
Davidson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davidson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Davidson throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson advances to full mount.
Davidson looking to finish with strikes here!
Davidson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davidson scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
Davidson is landing with some decent strikes but White is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!
Davidson landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson unloading with bombs!
Davidson throws a sloppy strike and White uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and White has ended up in Davidson's guard.
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
White misses with a low kick.
Davidson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from White.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White misses with a combination
letting Davidson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a body punch but Davidson moves out of range.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from White misses.
Davidson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White misses with a wild combination.
Davidson moves away from the strike by White.
White throws a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
White throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
White is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Davidson backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Davidson manages to avoid it all.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Davidson is looking to counter punch.
Davidson moves into range and clinches up with White.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson fails to pull guard.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davidson checks it well.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Davidson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Davidson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Davidson seems unphased.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidson under the eye.
Davidson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davidson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab lands there for White.
Davidson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davidson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Davidson tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davidson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Davidson misses its intended target.
White tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from White does no damage.
White throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely.
Davidson checks a low kick from White.
A little feinted left hand from Davidson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidson cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris White!
Chris White is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Chris White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yossi Khola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Borowitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Borowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yossi Khola!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khola dodges an elbow strike from Borowitz.
Borowitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khola blocks it with crossed arms.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Yossi Khola has been cut.
Khola working hard to break the clinch.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow.
Borowitz misses with an elbow over the top.
Khola blocks an elbow strike.
Borowitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Yossi Khola's cut even more.
Borowitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khola taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borowitz throws an elbow but misses.
Khola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borowitz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borowitz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khola is trying to break the clinch but Borowitz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khola wants to break free but Borowitz has control.
Khola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khola breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khola, as that shot connected.
Khola misses with a wild body shot.
Borowitz moves out of range as Khola strikes.
Borowitz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khola throws a big shot that misses.
Borowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Khola dodges an elbow strike from Borowitz.
Borowitz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borowitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khola's brow.
Borowitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khola.
Borowitz prevents Khola from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Borowitz.
Borowitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khola avoids it.
Borowitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yossi Khola's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yossi Khola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Borowitz!
Tyler Borowitz retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tyler Borowitz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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