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ECFC 30 STARK VS VINKELA 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Thatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyron Thatch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Casey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thatch fails to land the takedown.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casey as he jumps to the side.
Casey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Casey dives in and scores a takedown into Thatch's guard.
Casey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thatch is proving hard to escape from.
Thatch working a defensive guard but Casey manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey tries to stand but Thatch is controlling his head.
Thatch tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Thatch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thatch misses with a takedown
and Casey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Casey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Thatch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thatch is trying to pull guard but Casey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thatch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Casey smiles and moves away.
Casey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thatch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Casey counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey controlling from side mount.
Thatch is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thatch keeps working.
Casey tries for a kimura but Thatch is defending well.
Thatch tries to bench press Casey off him but Casey keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey is looking to take a break and control but Thatch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Casey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thatch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thatch shoots for a takedown but Casey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Casey wanted to stand there but Thatch had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Casey is one step ahead there.
Casey wants to pass the guard but Thatch is keeping the position.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Casey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Casey misses with a looping left.
Thatch throws a big counter combination but Casey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Casey clinches up against the cage.
Thatch is trying to pull guard but Casey has him pressed against the cage.
Thatch jumps guard but Casey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casey breaks from the clinch.
Thatch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Carl Casey has been cut.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Casey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Thatch. 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.
Casey takes the fight into the clinch.
Casey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey fails to pull guard.
Thatch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thatch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Casey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Casey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Casey decides to pull guard.
Thatch stands up and waves to Casey to follow him.
An inside leg kick from Thatch misses.
Casey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Casey.
Thatch wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance.
Thatch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thatch misses with a two punch combination.
Casey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thatch sprawls well initially but Casey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey wants to free his trapped foot but Thatch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thatch tries to get to full guard but Casey has control of the leg.
Casey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Casey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thatch keeps working.
Casey tries to stand and escape but Thatch is controlling the position.
Casey trying to mount his opponent but Thatch defends it.
Casey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatch wants to improve his position but Casey is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey trying to control the action but Thatch is working from the bottom.
Thatch trying to hold on to Casey's head to control him but Casey postures up.
Casey is just content to waste time from the top position. Thatch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Casey wants to counter the offense by Thatch and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Casey has Thatch up against the cage in a clinch.
Casey stalling the fight.
Casey wants the takedown. Thatch is fighting it off but Casey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thatch's guard against the cage.
Thatch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thatch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casey circles away.
Casey rushes Thatch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thatch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thatch tries to buck Casey off but Casey is having none of it.
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 cut man is working on Carl Casey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thatch tries to sprawl but Casey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Casey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thatch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casey seems to be looking for submissions.
Thatch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey is thwarting Thatch's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thatch, as that shot connected.
Casey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casey tries to pull guard but Thatch won't allow it.
Casey has clasped his hands together around Thatch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thatch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Casey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Thatch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Casey staying calm.
Thatch struggling a bit here.
Thatch taking a bit of punishment here - Casey scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Thatch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thatch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Casey tries for a kimura but Thatch is defending well.
Thatch wants to control but Casey postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 drives through with a takedown into guard.
Casey is standing up over Thatch. Thatch looks to escape but Casey dives into side control.
Thatch is looking to get back to his feet here but Casey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thatch's back.
Casey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tyron Thatch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Casey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Thatch right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Casey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Casey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cirkunov (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Cirkunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Till!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirkunov takes the fight into the clinch.
Till tries to circle away but Cirkunov has him pinned against the cage.
Till is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Till tries to pull guard but Cirkunov holds him up against the cage and eventually Till drops back down to his feet.
Cirkunov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Till smiles and moves away.
Till tries for a takedown but Cirkunov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felipe Cirkunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Till.
Till tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Till tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkunov is looking to counter the offense by Till and move into the clinch.
Till throws a leg kick but Cirkunov moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till tries to clinch but Cirkunov is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Cirkunov.
Cirkunov clinches.
Cirkunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkunov shoots for a double leg takedown but Till sprawls well. He's pushed Cirkunov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Till misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkunov goes for a double leg but Till avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Till continues to drive forward.
Till misses with a body shot.
Cirkunov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkunov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Till avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cirkunov throws a right hand that Till ducks under and follows up with a left that Till also avoids with ease.
Cirkunov throws a head kick but Till moves out of range.
Cirkunov stuffs the takedown attempt from Till. Till gets slowly back to his feet.
Cirkunov shoots in looking for a takedown but Till manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cirkunov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cirkunov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Till. That one must have hurt.
Till tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cirkunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cirkunov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Till fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkunov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov has picked Till up - he's going for a ride! Cirkunov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Till makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Till.
Cirkunov trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
Cirkunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Till is retaining full guard.
Till trying to strike off his back.
Cirkunov controlling from the top position.
Till has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cirkunov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cirkunov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Till is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Till can do anything to dispel that myth.
Till being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Cirkunov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cirkunov leaves Till with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cirkunov shoots for a double leg takedown but Till sprawls well. He's pushed Cirkunov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cirkunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Till looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cirkunov drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cirkunov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Till throws a one two combo.
Felipe Cirkunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Till closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cirkunov's guard.
Cirkunov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Till wants to control from the top but Cirkunov keeps moving.
Cirkunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Till controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till wanted to stand there but Cirkunov had control of the position.
Cirkunov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Till is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkunov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Till escapes and throws Cirkunov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Till is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cirkunov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Till is looking to take a break and control but Cirkunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cirkunov wants to control but Till postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cirkunov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Till throws a nice head kick!
Cirkunov fails with a takedown attempt.
Till throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cirkunov's head.
Cirkunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cirkunov wants it to stay on the feet.
Cirkunov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Till sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cirkunov somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Till shoots for a takedown but Cirkunov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Till tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkunov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkunov doesn't manage to clinch there - Till circles away.
Till fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felipe Cirkunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Till.
Cirkunov shoots in and gets a takedown into Till's guard.
Till being controlled here, momentarily.
Till controls Cirkunov momentarily but Cirkunov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov passes into half guard.
Cirkunov slows the pace down in half guard.
Till is refusing to be controlled, as Cirkunov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Till showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Till.
Cirkunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Till.
Cirkunov tries to close the distance and clinch but Till swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cirkunov moves into range and clinches up with Till.
Cirkunov tries to score a body lock takedown but Till shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Till blocks an uppercut.
Till breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Till shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Till wants to clinch up but Cirkunov keeps it at a distance.
Cirkunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Till circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Till.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till shoots in but no luck this time.
Felipe Cirkunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Till.
Till takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cirkunov clinches with his opponent.
Cirkunov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Till moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cirkunov controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cirkunov is working for takedown but Till is calmly controlling the position for now.
Till displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cirkunov up against the cage.
Till tries to pull guard but Cirkunov won't allow it.
Cirkunov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Till pulls his leg out and moves away.
Till closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cirkunov circles away.
Till throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Till shoots in looking for a takedown but Cirkunov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Till's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cirkunov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Till tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cirkunov is in Till's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov postures up and lands a big shot to Till's brow.
Cirkunov wants to stand but Till has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cirkunov advances position into side control!
Cirkunov trying to control the action but Till is working from the bottom.
Till is trying to buck Cirkunov off.
Cirkunov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cirkunov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cirkunov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Till sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Till taking some punishment here, with Cirkunov in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Cirkunov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cirkunov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cirkunov!
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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 Wayne Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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213 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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
3 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Webb!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rousey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rousey struggling a bit here.
Webb 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.
Rousey tries to bench press Webb off him but Webb keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webb's best efforts.
Rousey has his hands clasped together around Webb's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webb prevents Rousey from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Rousey. Rousey maintains the clinch.
Rousey successfully pulls guard.
Rousey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey has control of Webb's left arm, preventing Webb from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb stops Rousey from standing up.
Rousey is pulling down on Webb's head. It's preventing any offense from Webb, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rousey moves into the clinch.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey misses the jab.
Rousey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rousey throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Webb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rousey as he jumps to the side.
Webb with a poor takedown
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch.
Rousey breaks the clinch.
Rousey slaps away a takedown attempt from Webb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raymond Rousey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Webb.
Rousey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to clinch but Rousey is avoiding it.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webb is defended easily by Rousey.
Webb checks a low kick from Rousey.
Webb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rousey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Rousey shoots in.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Rousey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Webb rushes Rousey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rousey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Rousey tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rousey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rousey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by Rousey.
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Rousey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Webb just manages to avoid it.
Rousey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Webb counters with a series of strikes. Rousey will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey fails with the takedown.
Rousey throws a sloppy head kick
and Webb counters with a left and a right that stings Rousey.
Rousey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rousey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Rousey persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Rousey with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Rousey. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Rousey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webb sprawls and moves away.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rousey as he jumps to the side.
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rousey's waist but Rousey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rousey.
Rousey looking for a takedown.
Rousey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rousey throws a leg kick but Webb checks it.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Rousey shoots in.
Webb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Raymond Rousey has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Webb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown but Rousey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Webb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webb is defended easily by Rousey.
Rousey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rousey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rousey throws a lazy head kick
and Webb moves into the clinch.
Rousey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webb goes for a double leg but Rousey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rousey continues to drive forward.
Rousey tries to clinch up.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Rousey moves out of range easily.
Raymond Rousey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rousey checks it well.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rousey clinches.
Webb tries to circle away but Rousey has him pinned against the cage.
Rousey wants to take the fight to the mat but Webb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Webb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Webb tries to work over Rousey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rousey to keep the fight standing.
Webb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rousey breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rousey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rousey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rousey's guard.
Rousey has his feet on Webb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rousey blocks a head kick by Webb.
Webb staying out of range there.
Rousey has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Rousey shoots in.
Webb drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rousey defends it well.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
Rousey is looking for a counter combo.
Rousey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rousey sprawls well. Rousey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
Rousey darts in and clinches Webb up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Webb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Rousey keeps him there for the moment.
Rousey pulls guard successfully.
Rousey is looking for a triangle but Webb pushes his legs off easily.
Webb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webb looking to sit in guard and control but Rousey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rousey is pushing down on Webb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Webb is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Webb is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is looking to advance position but Webb won't allow it.
Rousey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rousey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rousey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Webb dives in and grabs Rousey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rousey pushes down on Webb's head and hops out.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Webb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Webb counters with a stiff right hand.
Webb closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey 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. Rousey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Webb shoots for a takedown but Rousey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb has his takedown stuffed
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rousey.
Rousey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Webb as Rousey shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Webb.
I think Webb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne Webb!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
216 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gavin Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Duffy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Duffy. Duffy gets slowly back to his feet.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Duffy.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
Duffy breaks the clinch.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Duffy tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Duffy drops back down to his feet.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duffy, pushing him back against the cage.
Duffy is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Duffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Duffy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Duffy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shamrock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Duffy had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Duffy had control of the position.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duffy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duffy manages to pull guard.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Duffy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duffy is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy looking for a sweep. Not yet Duffy, not yet.
Shamrock tries to stand but Duffy is controlling from the bottom.
Duffy working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Duffy won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duffy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duffy has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
Duffy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Duffy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Duffy.
Duffy goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Duffy avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy looking to slow down the pace here.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duffy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duffy off to one side.
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Gavin Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Duffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duffy avoids the elbow strike from Shamrock, against the cage.
Duffy dodges an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Duffy avoids the damage to the body.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duffy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duffy tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dwayne Duffy has been cut.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
Gavin Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock throws an elbow that misses.
Duffy wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Duffy drops back down to his feet.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Duffy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duffy.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Duffy's takedown attempt.
Duffy is trying to stall.
Duffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock working Duffy over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Duffy takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Duffy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Duffy tries to counter it with a takedown but Shamrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duffy shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duffy rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Duffy avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Duffy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Duffy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gavin Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Duffy.
Duffy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duffy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duffy content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing Duffy from standing up.
Duffy trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Duffy won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Duffy trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duffy can do to turn this around?
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.
Duffy gets a clinch.
Duffy taking a breather.
Duffy is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
Shamrock clinches up with Duffy and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Duffy avoids the damage to the body.
Duffy avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duffy blocks the elbow strike.
Duffy pulls guard effortlessly.
Duffy controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Shamrock tries to stand but Duffy is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duffy wants to stand up but Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock wants to stand but Duffy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gavin Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock clinches.
Dwayne Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Shamrock!
Gavin Shamrock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by I have a dream. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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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, Micheal Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jolly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolly shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jolly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jolly is one step ahead there.
Jolly prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor is pulling down on Jolly's head to control his posture.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jolly postures up.
Jolly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jolly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taylor holds on and takes a little breather.
Jolly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jolly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jolly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor seems keen to control Jolly's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jolly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Taylor missing with punches from the bottom.
Jolly is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Taylor still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Taylor has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Jolly is defending well.
Jolly defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolly struggling a bit here.
Jolly defending against the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jolly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jolly. Those never looked like landing.
Jolly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jolly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Jolly won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor won't allow Jolly to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jolly dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jolly, which made it look bad.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Jolly closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Jolly pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jolly dodges the ground and pound from Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the action but Jolly is working from the bottom.
Jolly wants to control but Taylor postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor has an Americana. Jolly didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Taylor is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Taylor hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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.
Justin Jolly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'LL SEE WHAT WENT WRONG AND TRY TO IMPROVE MAN . IM NEW TO THE GAME I'LL LEARN FROM THIS AND BE BACK '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Sussman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McDoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Sussman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe McDoogle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDoogle misses with a low kick.
Sussman throwing a counter right hand but McDoogle manages to avoid it.
McDoogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Sussman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
Sussman misses with a hook. McDoogle ducked under it nicely.
Sussman misses with a few strikes there.
Sussman wants to clinch.
No joy there for McDoogle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDoogle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDoogle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sussman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Sussman's head coaches at Werewolf's cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDoogle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sussman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDoogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sussman takes a swing at McDoogle's ribcage but misses.
Sussman throws an overhand right that lands on McDoogle's shoulder, as McDoogle tries to avoid the shot.
McDoogle moves forwards but Sussman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sussman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDoogle has time to react.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
Sussman checks the leg kick.
Sussman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDoogle's hands.
McDoogle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDoogle misses with a leg kick
and McDoogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sussman tries to bum rush McDoogle with a series of wild strikes but McDoogle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sussman slips under a jab.
McDoogle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sussman cracks the inside of McDoogle's front leg.
Sussman throws a good cross that connects.
McDoogle misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
McDoogle moves out of range of the body kick from Sussman.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
Sussman throws a quick counter head kick but McDoogle was just out of range.
Sussman falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDoogle counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sussman.
Sussman takes a swing at McDoogle's ribcage but misses.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
Sussman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDoogle.
McDoogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Sussman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDoogle.
McDoogle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sussman moves in looking to clinch but McDoogle pushes him off.
Sussman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDoogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sussman.
McDoogle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sussman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDoogle throws the left hand but Sussman avoids the punch easily.
McDoogle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sussman.
Sussman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDoogle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sussman moves out of range as McDoogle throws a body kick.
Sussman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDoogle on the side of the head.
Sussman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
McDoogle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sussman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sussman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.
McDoogle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Sussman. Beautiful body shot.
McDoogle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sussman's calf.
McDoogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sussman throws a series of strikes that have McDoogle backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sussman throws a series of punches but McDoogle moves out of range.
McDoogle loads up on a big right hand but Sussman slips the punch.
Sussman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDoogle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDoogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sussman.
McDoogle throws a head kick but Sussman moves out of range.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
McDoogle gets tackled into the cage by Sussman. Sussman maintains the clinch.
Sussman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDoogle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sussman.
Sussman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sussman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sussman.
Sussman connects with a right hand. McDoogle shakes it off.
McDoogle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sussman has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sussman slips a straight right by McDoogle.
McDoogle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sussman finds it's way round the side to connect with McDoogle's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDoogle. That's going to slow Sussman down.
Sussman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Sussman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Sussman.
Sussman ducks under a wild hook from McDoogle.
Sussman lands with a nice body punch.
Sussman throws a series of punches but McDoogle avoids them all with ease.
Sussman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sussman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sussman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDoogle.
A clash of legs there as McDoogle blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sussman.
McDoogle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sussman.
McDoogle checks a low kick from Sussman.
McDoogle defending well as Sussman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDoogle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sussman jabs McDoogle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDoogle throws a low kick, looking for Sussman's leg but Sussman calmly moves out of range.
Sussman misses the shot to the body.
McDoogle feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sussman drops his hands momentarily and McDoogle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sussman scores with a hook.
Sussman cracks McDoogle with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from McDoogle tenderised Sussman's leg. Sussman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon Sussman is winning the standup battle so far.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
McDoogle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sussman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDoogle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sussman.
Sussman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDoogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDoogle slips under a jab.
Sussman lands with a nice combination. McDoogle backs away looking to recover.
Sussman fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sussman ducks under a wild hook from McDoogle.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut
and Sussman counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDoogle's knee momentarily.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle connects with a looping right hand.
Sussman moves in looking to clinch but McDoogle pushes him off.
Sussman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDoogle.
Simon Sussman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDoogle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sussman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from McDoogle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.
Sussman lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sussman. Those never looked like landing.
Sussman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for McDoogle.
Sussman connects with a body shot that sends McDoogle's belly button to the back.
Sussman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDoogle can do to turn this around?
Sussman misses with a wild combination.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDoogle moves out of range of the strikes.
McDoogle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sussman's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDoogle under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Sussman lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDoogle doesn't seem phased though.
Sussman dips to his left and cracks McDoogle with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for McDoogle.
Sussman lands a big head kick that sends McDoogle tumbling to the mat! Sussman takes a step backwards and waves McDoogle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDoogle is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sussman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDoogle is still on wobbly legs! Can Sussman finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by McDoogle. That's going to slow Sussman down.
A punch combination from McDoogle misses.
Sussman has managed to clinch.
McDoogle seems to have recovered his senses.
Sussman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sussman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDoogle has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle tries to stall but Sussman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDoogle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sussman backwards.
McDoogle misses with a body punch.
Sussman lands with a light punch inside.
Sussman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sussman displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDoogle up against the cage.
Sussman landing knees to the body.
Sussman wants to break free but McDoogle has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sussman prevents a body shot from McDoogle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sussman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sussman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Sussman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDoogle throws a low kick, looking for Sussman's leg but Sussman calmly moves out of range.
Sussman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sussman tries to clinch but McDoogle moves out of range.
Sussman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDoogle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sussman is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sussman.
Sussman throws a leg kick
and McDoogle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDoogle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by McDoogle as he connects with a hook.
McDoogle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sussman scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDoogle in his tracks.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from McDoogle.
McDoogle checks a leg kick.
Sussman staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDoogle lands a head shot.
Sussman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting McDoogle counter with a right hand.
Sussman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sussman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDoogle lands with a right hand.
McDoogle motions for Sussman to come forward. McDoogle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sussman moves out of range as McDoogle strikes.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
Sussman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
Sussman is looking to counter the offense by McDoogle and move into the clinch.
McDoogle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDoogle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sussman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDoogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDoogle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sussman throws a hook but McDoogle avoids it easily.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
Sussman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDoogle.
Simon Sussman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.
McDoogle throws out a leg kick but Sussman moves out of range and McDoogle only half commits.
Sussman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sussman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
McDoogle throws a series of punches but Sussman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle cracks Sussman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDoogle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sussman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sussman stalks McDoogle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDoogle's face. McDoogle staggers backwards, shaken.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
McDoogle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sussman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sussman lands a left and a right that send McDoogle crashing to the mat, dazed. Sussman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sussman misses the target.
Sussman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe McDoogle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sussman lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from McDoogle both land. Nice combination.
McDoogle connects with a right hand. Sussman shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sussman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sussman swings for the body but McDoogle moves out of range.
Simon Sussman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDoogle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sussman walks into a stiff left hand from McDoogle.
Sussman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sussman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDoogle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sussman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sussman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDoogle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from McDoogle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDoogle.
McDoogle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Sussman.
Well Sussman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Sussman!
A relieved looking Simon Sussman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Scarface - Dollar as his entrance music. Eddie Money has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz misses with a body shot.
Money bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Money throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Ciz is looking to counter the offense by Money and move into the clinch.
Ciz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Money at a distance.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciz looks to land a body kick but Money moved away.
Ciz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Money misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ciz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Money with a jab.
Money misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Money scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Money misses.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciz.
Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciz misses with a low kick as Money jumps back.
Money throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Money keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ciz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ciz pushes Money off and scrambles back to his feet.
Money throws the kick towards the body but Ciz avoids it.
Ciz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciz feinted with a counter takedown.
Ciz takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money throws a right hand that Ciz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciz also avoids with ease.
Ciz has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Money releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ciz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ciz is rocked!
Ciz checks a leg kick.
Oh Ciz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ciz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciz slips a straight right by Money.
Ciz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ciz is looking to wear down Money with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a wild body kick that Ciz sees coming a mile off.
Ciz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ciz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ciz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciz blocks a jab.
Money has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Money scores with a three punch combo!
Money falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciz.
Ciz stays in close to Money's body and controls the position.
Ciz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciz advances to half guard.
Money is pressing down on Ciz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciz trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Ciz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Money uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ciz throws a low kick but Money moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Money.
Ciz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Money connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciz scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Money dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciz misses with a straight right.
Ciz takes one on the button.
Ciz connects with an inside leg kick.
Money misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciz.
Ciz shoots in and gets a takedown into Money's guard.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Money can do anything to dispel that myth.
Money is looking to stand up but Ciz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ciz trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz advances position into side control!
Ciz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ciz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Money is looking to reverse the position.
Ciz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
Money is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ciz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Money taking shots to the head.
Ciz wants to finish this one by submission but Money is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ciz.
Money is desperately trying to improve his position but Ciz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ciz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Money tries to roll but Ciz sticks to his back.
Ciz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
George Ciz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Money trying to control the hands but Ciz breaks the grip.
Money trying to get back to his feet but Ciz is in full control for now.
Money tries to break free.
Ciz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ciz.
Ciz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Money defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money breaks Ciz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Money looking to pass the guard.
Money won't allow Ciz to sweep him here.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Ciz blocks nicely.
Money connects with a couple of short punches.
Ciz wants to sweep here but Money controlling him for the moment.
Ciz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Money's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but Ciz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Money misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Ciz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Money.
A swing and a miss from Money.
Eddie Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Money throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciz slips under a jab from Money.
Ciz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.
Ciz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ciz shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Money misses with the body kick
and Ciz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
Ciz is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Money keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Money throws a right hand that misses
and Ciz counters with a shoot takedown. Money fights it but they end up in guard.
Ciz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz passes Money's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ciz wants to pass to mount but Money is defending the position.
Money trying to control but Ciz postures up.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Money is looking to land body kicks.
Ciz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Money throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ciz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciz.
Ciz postures up in Money's guard and throws a big left but Money blocks it.
Money controlling the position.
Ciz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Money looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciz was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Ciz throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Ciz lands the left hand.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Money keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Money saw that one coming.
Jab by Money.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Money.
Ciz blocks a low kick nicely.
Ciz moves away from the strike by Money.
Money with a hook.
Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciz.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Money saw that one coming.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Money finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eddie Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ciz darts in and clinches Money up against the cage.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Ciz's head.
Ciz fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciz.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ciz tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciz controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
Money holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eddie Money just about did enough to take it.
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.
Money loads up on a big right hand but Ciz slips the punch.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
Money looks to land a right hand but Ciz moved out of range.
Ciz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Money.
Money just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCiz.
Ciz misses with an uppercut
and Money counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ciz misses with a body kick.
Ciz throws the left hand but Money avoids the punch easily.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciz.
Ciz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Money is trying to defend but Ciz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Money has one foot on Ciz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciz is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Ciz on that attempt.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Ciz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Money lands a slapping body shot.
Money lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Money throws a series of punches but Ciz avoids them all with ease.
Money throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Money is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Money misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Money falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's guard.
Money scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciz swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Money misses with the body kick
and Ciz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciz.
Money looks to land a combination but Ciz avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ciz.
Money appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Money connects with a jab.
Money takes a swing at Ciz's ribcage but misses.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Money is fending him off so far but Ciz persists. Nope, Money circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money takes a swing at Ciz's ribcage but misses.
Money misses with a body shot.
Money misses with a looping left.
Ciz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Money.
A leg kick checked by Money.
Money feints a jab promting Ciz to slip. Money then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ciz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Money misses with a body shot.
Money cracks Ciz with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money scores with a shot to the body.
Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciz looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Ciz ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Money throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Money misses with a right hand
and Ciz counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
Ciz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ciz tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciz drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Money dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciz moves away.
Money misses with a double jab
so Ciz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Money working a defensive guard here.
Money seems keen to control Ciz's posture.
Ciz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz postures up.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money pulls Ciz in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Money misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Ciz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Money manages to circle out of the way.
Ciz defending well as Money loads up on a big left hand.
Money misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Money avoids the body shot from Ciz.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciz was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Ciz keeps Money at a distance using the push kick.
Ciz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Money.
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciz moves away.
Money takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a straight right.
Ciz shoots in looking for a takedown but Money manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ciz throws a body kick that misses.
Money looks to land a left hand but Ciz moved out of range nicely.
Money throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ciz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Money misses.
Money swinging wildly here.
Ciz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Money stuns Ciz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Money shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ciz kicks off Money and gets to his feet.
Money is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a wild body kick that Ciz sees coming a mile off.
Money has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ciz.
Money looks to land a right hand but Ciz moved out of range.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eddie Money is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Money slips a straight right by Ciz.
Ciz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Ciz slips a jab from Money.
Money uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciz has time to react.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Ciz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Money digs a good body shot into Ciz's ribs.
Ciz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Money sizes up Ciz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money swinging wildly here.
Money throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ciz moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Money.
George Ciz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money scores with a hook to the body. Ciz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Money!
Eddie Money is the new bantamweight champion!
Eddie Money decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepo Vinkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Sail Alowanation. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pepo Vinkela!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinkela. Vinkela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vinkela tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
Vinkela is rocked!
Stark lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Vinkela head around and knocks him out cold! Stark hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark retains his light heavyweight title!
Tony Stark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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