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ECFC FN 32 CARMEN VS SHAMROCK PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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193 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Casey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webb did well to prevent Casey getting side control.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casey on the ground.
Casey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Casey wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Casey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Webb is just riding it out for now. Casey eventually gives up the hold.
Casey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Casey.
Casey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey is nestled in close to Webb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casey works his way into side control.
Casey advances nicely into full mount.
Casey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Webb working to try and regain half guard.
Casey controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Casey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Casey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Casey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casey trying to control but Webb is having none of it.
Casey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Webb has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Casey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Webb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Casey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Webb manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Casey moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control but Webb is having none of it.
Webb tries to hold on but Casey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Casey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Casey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb takes the fight into the clinch.
Casey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Casey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Casey.
Casey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webb did well to prevent Casey getting side control.
Webb is defending against the submission attempts here by Casey.
Webb is staying active underneath Casey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head.
Webb is not content to let Casey control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Casey lands strikes from half guard.
Casey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Casey wants to pass to mount but Webb is defending the position.
Webb is staying active underneath Casey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webb is trying to stand up here but Casey is controlling him well.
Casey working Webb over with strikes.
Webb is staying active underneath Casey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Webb trying to control from the bottom.
Casey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Casey counters by moving into the clinch.
Webb is stalling here.
Webb wants to get back to striking at distance but Casey won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Casey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Casey dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Casey's head and hops out.
Webb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Webb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Casey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Casey is looking to clinch but Webb is avoiding it.
Webb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Casey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Webb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webb tries to get out of the position.
Casey postures up and lands a big shot to Webb's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Casey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casey passes Webb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Webb is not content to let Casey control the position.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Casey has Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Webb gets underhooks to prevent Casey's takedown attempt.
Webb tries to stall but Casey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Casey tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Casey after a bit of a struggle.
Webb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Casey's efforts to push away.
Webb can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey breaks from the clinch.
Casey throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
Webb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch but Casey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Webb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webb.
Casey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey blocks a head kick by Webb.
Casey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Casey clinches up with Webb and pushes him back against the cage.
Casey stalling the fight.
Casey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Casey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webb postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Casey wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Casey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb manages to get himself to full guard.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casey throwing strikes from guard but Webb blocks nicely.
Webb has a closed guard, preventing Casey from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Casey trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Casey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Casey wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Casey misses with a shot to the body
and Webb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Casey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Webb counters with a nice uppercut.
Casey misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casey off to one side.
Wayne Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Casey.
Webb has Casey up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne Webb 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.
Casey blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Casey.
I've got Casey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Gamrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamed Gamrot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jouban moves to clinch but Gamrot breaks away
so Gamrot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jouban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jouban wants to stand but Gamrot is controlling the position.
Gamrot wants to pass the guard but Jouban is keeping the position.
Gamrot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet but Gamrot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamrot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gamrot is looking to work some ground and pound but Jouban has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamrot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jouban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamrot shoots in and gets a takedown into Jouban's guard.
Gamrot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jouban wants to stand but Gamrot is controlling the position.
Gamrot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jouban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot stands and throws Jouban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamrot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet but Gamrot drags him back down.
Gamrot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jouban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gamrot counters with a two punch combo.
Gamrot blocks a head kick by Jouban.
Jouban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamrot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jouban throws a body kick that misses.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamrot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamrot unleashes a big counter combination but Jouban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamrot swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Gamrot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jouban avoids it really well and circles away.
Jouban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gamrot shoots for a double leg takedown but Jouban sprawls well. He's pushed Gamrot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roger Jouban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Gamrot.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Gamrot is avoiding it.
Jouban gets a clinch.
Gamrot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jouban tries to clinch but Gamrot moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban tries to clinch but Gamrot moves out of range.
Jouban drives through and clinches with Gamrot against the cage.
Gamrot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Jouban tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamrot avoids the damage to the body.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamrot is defending well for now.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamrot is defending well for now.
Gamrot is looking for a takedown.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban is pressed up against the cage. Gamrot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jouban down to the mat. Jouban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Gamrot circles away.
Gamrot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jouban to the mat! Jouban manages to get full guard.
Jouban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamrot is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Gamrot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jouban tries to clinch but Gamrot moves away
and Gamrot counters with a series of strikes. Jouban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roger Jouban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jouban tries to clinch up but Gamrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Jouban tries to clinch but Gamrot moves out of range.
Jouban instigates a clinch.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the body.
Gamrot wants to take the fight to the mat but Jouban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jouban with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamrot has picked Jouban up - he's going for a ride! Gamrot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Gamrot trying to control the action but Jouban is working from the bottom.
Jouban tries to kick Gamrot off but Gamrot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamrot throwing shots but Jouban is blocking nicely.
Jouban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamrot works his way into side control.
Gamrot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gamrot wants to control but Jouban is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jouban prevents Gamrot from moving into mount.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet but Gamrot is dominant here and he's now got Jouban's back!
Gamrot tries to get the hooks in deep but Jouban pushed the leg off.
Jouban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gamrot trying to control.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot is punishing Jouban with some ground and pound.
Mamed Gamrot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jouban preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gamrot.
Jouban is trying to get back to his feet but Gamrot has full control of the position and if anything, Jouban has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Will Gamrot go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gamrot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jouban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gamrot goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jouban escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Jouban wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gamrot uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Gamrot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gamrot moves into range and clinches up with Jouban.
Gamrot's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gamrot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gamrot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jouban is pressed up against the cage. Gamrot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jouban down to the mat. Jouban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jouban tries to clinch but Gamrot moves out of range.
Gamrot swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Jouban doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamrot circles away.
Jouban tries to clinch up but Gamrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamrot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gamrot trying to control the action but Jouban is working from the bottom.
Jouban is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gamrot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamrot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jouban keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamrot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jouban haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gamrot decides to stand back up. Gamrot steps back and let's Jouban get back to his feet.
Gamrot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jouban manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamrot.
Gamrot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jouban is looking to clinch.
Jouban tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamrot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamrot throws a counter combo.
Jouban tries to clinch up but Gamrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Jouban gets caught flat footed, as Gamrot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamrot is pushing down on Jouban's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jouban is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamrot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gamrot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jouban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jouban is trying to stand back up but Gamrot is controlling him
Gamrot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Jouban is refusing to be controlled, as Gamrot sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban is trying to stand back up but Gamrot is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamrot has closed the distance and engaged Jouban in a clinch.
Gamrot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jouban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jouban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamrot.
Roger Jouban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Gamrot.
Gamrot swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Jouban tries to clinch up.
Gamrot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Gamrot circles away.
Jouban throws a sloppy head kick and Gamrot moves out of range easily.
Jouban tries to clinch up but Gamrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamed Gamrot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gamrot has closed the distance and engaged Jouban in a clinch.
Jouban landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gamrot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gamrot managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamrot tries to pull guard but Jouban holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamrot drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamrot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roger Jouban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Gamrot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamrot avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Gamrot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gamrot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Gamrot!
Post fight, Mamed Gamrot took to the microphone: 'I Want to face the best Heavyweights Montreal has to offer!!! ECFC sign me up!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Whiteford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Whiteford!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whiteford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilde sprawls well. Wilde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiteford gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilde instigates a clinch.
Whiteford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whiteford manages to break the clinch.
Oscar Wilde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiteford throws a head kick but Wilde moves out of range.
Whiteford throws a series of punches but Wilde moves out of range.
Wilde attempts a counter takedown but Whiteford avoids it well and moves away.
Wilde clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteford can't get the takedown.
Whiteford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wilde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilde scores with a knee to the head.
Wilde lands an elbow that stopped Whiteford in his tracks for a moment.
Whiteford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilde manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Whiteford keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilde misses with a knee to the head.
Wilde is breathing heavily.
Whiteford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilde to keep the fight standing.
Oscar Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Whiteford.
Whiteford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whiteford jumps guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiteford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiteford blocking some punches.
Whiteford lands a nice shot to the body.
Whiteford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilde has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whiteford is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilde's guard.
Whiteford trying to control but Wilde is working from the bottom.
Wilde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiteford prevents Wilde from getting back to his feet.
Whiteford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilde keeping moving, preventing Whiteford from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford prevents Wilde from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilde is looking to clinch but Whiteford is avoiding it.
Wilde tries to clinch up but Whiteford circles away and keeps his distance.
Whiteford closes the distance and pushes Wilde back into the cage.
Wilde tries to stall but Whiteford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whiteford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilde tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whiteford counters with a series of strikes. Wilde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whiteford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilde moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilde.
Wilde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whiteford.
Wilde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whiteford manages to break the clinch.
Whiteford gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiteford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Whiteford trying to control the action but Wilde is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Whiteford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whiteford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whiteford trying to control but Wilde is working from the bottom.
Whiteford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilde tries to clinch but Whiteford moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiteford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiteford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilde enables Whiteford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilde manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilde has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Whiteford off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
A shot to the liver by Whiteford. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteford moves into range and clinches up with Wilde.
Whiteford manages to pull guard.
Whiteford trying to strike off his back.
Whiteford is trying to control the position but Wilde postures up.
Whiteford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilde is one step ahead there.
Whiteford wants to get back to his feet but Wilde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whiteford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilde is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiteford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilde wants to stand but Whiteford is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiteford fails with the takedown.
Wilde slips a jab and a cross from Whiteford.
Whiteford swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilde.
Wilde gets a clinch.
Wilde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiteford gets tackled into the cage by Wilde. Wilde maintains the clinch.
Whiteford breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Wilde's head coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Wilde as Whiteford shoots in.
Wilde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiteford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oscar Wilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilde clinches with his opponent.
Whiteford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilde walks away with a smile on his face. Whiteford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Whiteford.
Wilde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiteford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilde closes the distance and clinches.
Whiteford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilde breaks from the clinch.
Whiteford lands with a nice body kick.
Whiteford closes the distance and clinches up with Wilde, looking for a takedown. Whiteford pushes Wilde against the cage but Wilde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteford feints and as Wilde raises his hands in defense, Whiteford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiteford is pushing Wilde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whiteford effectively controlling the action here.
Wilde stalling against the cage.
Wilde tries to throw a body punch but Whiteford avoids it by throwing Wilde back against the cage.
Whiteford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oscar Wilde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiteford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilde's half guard.
Wilde is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Wilde will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Whiteford with that takedown attempt.
Whiteford drives through with a takedown into Wilde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Whiteford throwing strikes but missing.
Wilde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteford scores with a takedown into Wilde's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiteford controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteford trying to control but Wilde is working from the bottom.
Wilde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whiteford is controlling him.
Whiteford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whiteford forces his way into half guard.
Whiteford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilde keeps working.
Whiteford thows a huge punch but Wilde dodges it nicely.
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.
Whiteford is keen to just control but Wilde is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilde pushes Whiteford off and gets back to his feet.
Whiteford moves into the clinch.
Wilde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whiteford is defending well for now.
Whiteford pulls guard.
Whiteford controls Wilde momentarily but Wilde frees himself.
Whiteford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Whiteford is tightening it up a little... Wilde has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wilde reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wilde taps out! Nice BJJ there by Whiteford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronnie Whiteford!
In his post fight interview, Ronnie Whiteford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Smolka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Smolka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Smolka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey goes for a double leg but Smolka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smolka continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Smolka misses.
Smolka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rousey sprawls well. Rousey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smolka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rousey closes the distance and clinches.
Rousey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Smolka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rousey's elbow.
Smolka breaks the clinch.
Rousey tries to clinch but Smolka moves away
and Smolka counters with a shoot takedown. Rousey fights it but they end up in guard.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Smolka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey has control of Smolka's left arm, preventing Smolka from doing any damage.
Rousey has his foot on Smolka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smolka works his way back into a safe position though.
Smolka trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Smolka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rousey is trying to keep Smolka in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smolka trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smolka fails with the takedown.
Rousey wants to clinch.
Smolka instigates a clinch.
Rousey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Smolka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smolka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rousey is trying to keep an underhook but Smolka manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolka winds up and cracks Rousey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smolka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rousey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey tries to get to full guard but Smolka has control of the leg.
Rousey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smolka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rousey won't allow Smolka to pass to mount.
Rousey is refusing to be controlled, as Smolka sits in half guard.
Smolka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rousey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smolka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smolka trying to control from half guard but Rousey is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rousey won't allow Smolka to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rousey looks for a takedown but Smolka sprawls well.
Rousey tries to sprawl but Smolka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey is looking to improve his position.
Smolka is looking to stall here but Rousey recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Smolka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rousey fails to land the takedown.
Smolka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rousey defends it nicely.
Rousey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smolka wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Smolka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rousey.
Smolka tries for a takedown but Rousey circles away easily
and Rousey moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolka can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Smolka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smolka uses from the top position.
Rousey has momentary wrist control but Smolka slips an elbow through the middle.
Rousey wants to stand up but Smolka is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rousey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smolka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground.
Smolka trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Rousey seems keen to control Smolka's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smolka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rousey fails in his attempt to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smolka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rousey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smolka defends it nicely.
Rousey misses with a two punch combination.
Smolka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smolka wants it to stay on the feet.
Smolka tries to counter with a takedown but Rousey is quick to defend against it.
Smolka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Smolka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smolka tries to stand but Rousey is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey wants to get back to his feet.
Rousey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smolka is looking to stall here but Rousey recovers full guard.
Smolka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Smolka from controlling successfully.
Smolka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a 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.
Smolka trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rousey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smolka tries to avoid it but Rousey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smolka to the ground. Smolka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Smolka circles away easily
letting Smolka counter with a right hand.
Smolka misses with a head kick.
Rousey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rousey gets caught flat footed, as Smolka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seth Smolka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smolka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smolka wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Rousey wants to stand but Smolka is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Smolka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rousey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smolka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rousey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smolka defends it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rousey.
Rousey trying to control the action but Smolka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smolka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolka is looking to reverse the position.
Smolka pushes Rousey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rousey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rousey.
Smolka tries to buck Rousey off but Rousey is having none of it.
Smolka wants to control but Rousey postures up.
Smolka is trying to get back to his feet.
Rousey stands up.
Rousey tries to land a front kick but Smolka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smolka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rousey.
Smolka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rousey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smolka.
Rousey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smolka defends well and Rousey ends up having to push Smolka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rousey tries to clinch but Smolka moves out of range.
Rousey closes the distance and clinches up with Smolka, looking for a takedown. Rousey pushes Smolka against the cage but Smolka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seth Smolka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Rousey.
Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rousey checks a low kick from Smolka.
Seth Smolka is winning the standup battle so far.
Smolka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Smolka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rousey keeps the fight on the outside.
Smolka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rousey was covering up waiting for the punch and Smolka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smolka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smolka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rousey can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smolka forces his way into half guard.
Rousey is looking to control Smolka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rousey avoid being mounted?
Smolka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rousey taking some punishment here, with Smolka in his half guard.
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.
Smolka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rousey moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rousey is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smolka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raymond Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Smolka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smolka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smolka tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smolka working a defensive guard here.
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 Seth Smolka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smolka, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Smolka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Breese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoji Anzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benny Breese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyoji Anzai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anzai tries to clinch but Breese is having none of it.
Anzai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anzai wants it to stay on the feet.
Anzai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breese.
Breese appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anzai connects with a leg kick. Breese looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Breese shoots in and gets a takedown into Anzai's guard.
Anzai keeping moving, preventing Breese from controlling successfully.
Breese is fighting to break Anzai's control of his arms but Anzai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anzai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzai is looking for a triangle but Breese pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzai has his hands on Breese's head, controlling the position.
Anzai wants to get back to his feet but Breese is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Breese postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anzai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Breese, into his guard.
Breese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breese tries to get out of the position.
Anzai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anzai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anzai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breese is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anzai wants to stand but Breese is controlling his posture from full guard.
Breese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breese manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anzai manages to get himself to full guard.
Anzai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breese throws a big right hand that misses.
Anzai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breese is one step ahead there.
Breese wants to control from the top but Anzai keeps moving.
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.
Anzai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breese trying to control but Anzai is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anzai has Breese up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anzai jumps guard but Breese stands there with Anzai around his waist. Anzai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Breese just leaning against Anzai, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyoji Anzai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Breese goes for a double leg but Anzai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anzai continues to drive forward.
Anzai tries to clinch but Breese moves out of range.
Breese manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anzai on his heels. He'll look to pass Anzai's guard now, I'm sure.
Anzai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Breese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anzai.
Anzai is looking for a sweep.
Anzai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breese tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Anzai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Breese has control of an arm but Anzai manages to advance to Breese's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzai working for the choke.
Anzai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Breese.
Breese is really stuck here.
Breese trying to control the hands but Anzai won't let him.
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.
Anzai misses with punches from the back.
Breese manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Breese.
Anzai preventing the sweep.
Breese controls Anzai momentarily but Anzai frees himself.
Anzai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Breese has locked up a guillotine! Breese's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anzai is holding on here and Breese must be using up a lot of energy. Anzai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Breese gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Breese!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Pinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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24
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wally Pinn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson throws a body kick that misses.
Pinn sizes up Thomson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinn misses with a straight right.
Thomson darts in trying to clinch
and Pinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinn misses with a hook.
Pinn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinn.
Pinn throws a series of punches but Thomson avoids them all with ease.
Thomson blocks a jab.
Pinn's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Pinn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinn missing with a left hand there. Thomson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Pinn.
Thomson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomson.
Pinn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinn lands an overhand right.
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinn.
Pinn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomson's head.
Thomson staying out of range there.
A jab from Pinn misses.
It looked like Thomson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pinn throws a big shot that misses.
Pinn throws a shot from downtown. Thomson moves away and avoids it.
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinn.
Pinn throws a hook but Thomson blocks it.
Thomson defending well as Pinn loads up on a big left hand.
Thomson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinn defends well and Thomson ends up having to push Pinn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wally Pinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinn throws a right hand that misses
and Thomson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Thomson with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Pinn misses.
Pinn throws a shot from downtown. Thomson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinn.
Thomson slips under a jab from Pinn.
Thomson throws a quick counter head kick but Pinn was just out of range.
Thomson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pinn.
Pinn throws a hook but Thomson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinn misses the target.
Pinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomson shoots for a takedown but Pinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinn is looking for the big counter here.
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinn.
Pinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pinn misses with an uppercut.
Pinn throws a hook to the side of Thomson's head but Thomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinn.
Pinn misses with a straight left.
Wally Pinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomson blocks a jab.
Pinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pinn lands with a cross.
Pinn misses with a combination
and Thomson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomson.
Pinn tries a knee to the head but Thomson blocks it.
Pinn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomson tries to pull guard but Pinn holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomson drops back down to his feet.
Thomson controlling the action here for a moment.
Pinn breaks the clinch.
Pinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomson.
It appears Thomson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Thomson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinn misses with a few strikes there.
Thomson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinn throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinn throws a jab when Thomson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Pinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomson is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinn.
Pinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomson ducks under a wild hook from Pinn.
Pinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomson.
Nice shot lands for Pinn.
Decent striking displayed by Pinn there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pinn misses.
Thomson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinn's guard.
Pinn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thomson manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pinn tries to kick Thomson off but Thomson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pinn tries to buck Thomson off but Thomson takes his back!
Thomson has managed to slip his arm under Pinn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pinn is tapping out! Submission win for Thomson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Thomson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Northcutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franchise comes to the cage accompanied by Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. Stevie Franchise could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Northcutt's chin.
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160 lbs
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25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Franchise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Northcutt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northcutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
Northcutt moves out of range as Franchise throws a body kick.
Franchise throws a good cross that connects.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northcutt connects with a single shot there.
Northcutt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Northcutt blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Northcutt walks into a jab.
Franchise lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Northcutt backs up against the cage.
Franchise misses with a two punch combination.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Franchise.
Franchise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Northcutt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Northcutt.
Northcutt keeps control of Franchise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Northcutt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franchise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Northcutt wants to take the fight to the mat but Franchise manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franchise darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franchise connects with a right hand. Northcutt shakes it off.
Franchise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Franchise scores with a jab to the head.
Northcutt is rocked!
Franchise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northcutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchise finish him?
Franchise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Franchise. That snapped Northcutt's head back.
Franchise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northcutt walks into a straight right hand from Franchise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franchise is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Northcutt like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Northcutt from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise!
After the fight, Stevie Franchise was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Newcombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Newcombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Cirkunov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Newcombe as Cirkunov shoots in.
Newcombe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Newcombe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cirkunov working a defensive guard here.
Newcombe chips away with some ground and pound.
Newcombe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newcombe advances to half guard.
Newcombe seems to be looking for submissions.
Newcombe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirkunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcombe not doing much here.
Newcombe wants to pass the guard but Cirkunov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcombe wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirkunov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cirkunov is trying to control but can't.
Cirkunov wants to get back to full guard.
Newcombe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newcombe wants to control but Cirkunov is keeping him busy.
Cirkunov is trying to stand up here but Newcombe is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov trying to control but Newcombe postures up.
Cirkunov is looking for a sweep. Newcombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cirkunov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newcombe passes to side control.
Newcombe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cirkunov some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newcombe looks up at the clock and then as Cirkunov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newcombe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cirkunov is trying to control Newcombe's posture but Newcombe avoids it.
Newcombe working the head with strikes.
Newcombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cirkunov keeps working.
Newcombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newcombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cirkunov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newcombe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newcombe tries for a kimura but Cirkunov is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cirkunov is trying to control Newcombe's posture but Newcombe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Newcombe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkunov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newcombe but Newcombe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felipe Cirkunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cirkunov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newcombe tries for a takedown but Cirkunov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newcombe throws a body punch but Cirkunov moves out of range.
Cirkunov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newcombe throws a shot from downtown. Cirkunov moves away and avoids it.
Cirkunov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cirkunov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcombe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cirkunov tries to avoid it but Newcombe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cirkunov to the ground. Cirkunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newcombe throws a lazy uppercut
so Cirkunov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newcombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newcombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Newcombe, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirkunov can do to turn this around?
Newcombe trying to control the position here.
Newcombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cirkunov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cirkunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirkunov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newcombe's head.
Newcombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newcombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirkunov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcombe working a defensive guard here.
Cirkunov is looking to stand up but Newcombe won't let him.
Cirkunov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcombe trying to keep a closed guard but Cirkunov is proving a slippery customer.
Cirkunov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newcombe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newcombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cirkunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cirkunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newcombe keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Newcombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Cirkunov postures up.
Cirkunov preventing the sweep.
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.
Newcombe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cirkunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cirkunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newcombe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cirkunov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newcombe's body to avoid the submission. Newcombe has instead reached around Cirkunov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newcombe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Newcombe!
A very excited looking Anton Newcombe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Fellows!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Fellows sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fellows.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fellows throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fellows takes the fight into the clinch.
Fellows utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fellows is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fellows lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Fellows lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fellows smiles and moves away.
Fellows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fellows is looking to clinch.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Fellows landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans stalling against the cage.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows breaks the clinch.
Fellows throws a lazy body kick
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fellows looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Fellows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fellows crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Fellows scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fellows as Evans tries to tie him up.
Fellows breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Fellows's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Fellows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Evans.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fellows - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fellows. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Fellows has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evans avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Fellows lands a nice knee to the body.
Fellows putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fellows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Fellows is controlling him.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Fellows lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fellows working Evans over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Fellows counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at Fellows to acknowledge the strikes.
Fellows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fellows lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Fellows.
Fellows scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Fellows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Fellows counters with a quick kick to the body but Evans blocks it.
Dean Fellows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellows scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fellows scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fellows dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fellows blocks a head kick by Evans.
Fellows scoring well with a low kick there.
Dean Fellows is winning the standup battle so far.
Fellows cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Fellows counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Evans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fellows on his heels. He'll look to pass Fellows's guard now, I'm sure.
Fellows is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Evans dives into side control.
Fellows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Fellows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Evans has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fellows is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fellows is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position but Fellows is working away.
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Evans grinds an elbow into Fellows's temple.
Evans working the head with strikes.
Fellows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
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.
Evans prevents Fellows from escaping the position.
Fellows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fellows tries to get out of the position.
Fellows is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans is chipping away with strikes.
Fellows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Evans has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fellows being controlled for a moment.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fellows keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fellows is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fellows throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
and Fellows counters with a good, hard body kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Evans is looking to clinch but Fellows is avoiding it.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Fellows wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fellows stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fellows scores with a kick to the body.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Fellows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Fellows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Evans.
Fellows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans forces Fellows back against the cage and clinches.
Fellows struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fellows working Evans over with knees to the body.
Fellows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fellows lands a body shot.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fellows dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Fellows scores with a four punch combination!
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Fellows's guard.
Evans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans is standing up over Fellows. Fellows looks to escape but Evans dives into side control.
Evans throws a strike aimed at the side of Fellows's head but Fellows avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans prevents Fellows from escaping the position.
Evans taking a breather here.
Evans trying to control the action but Fellows is working from the bottom.
Evans lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans wants to stand but Fellows has his arm trapped.
Evans slows the pace down.
Evans wants to stand but Fellows is controlling his arm.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fellows is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fellows drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Fellows tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Fellows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dean Fellows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans jumps guard but Fellows turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Fellows.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Fellows is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fellows taking a breather.
Evans jumps into guard, dragging Fellows to the mat.
Fellows engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is looking to stand up but Evans won't let him.
Evans is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fellows presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans stalling in the clinch but Fellows improves position.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fellows.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dean Fellows did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fellows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Fellows.
Fellows takes the fight into the clinch.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Fellows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fellows.
Fellows just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Fellows unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Fellows landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fellows lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fellows obliges.
Fellows putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fellows lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fellows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evans is working for takedown but Fellows is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Evans.
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
Fellows lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Fellows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fellows lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fellows bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fellows closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows effectively controlling the action here.
Fellows lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Fellows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fellows stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Fellows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fellows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Fellows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Fellows swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fellows goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edwin Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fellows has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Fellows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans avoiding damage as Fellows throws knees to the body.
Evans tries for a takedown but Fellows manages to get underhooks.
Fellows working Evans over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fellows landing knees to the body.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans has Fellows pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fellows manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
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!
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Fellows landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Evans tries to pull guard but Fellows won't allow it.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows trying to land knees to the body.
Fellows landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fellows.
Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fellows had his way with Edwin Evans in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Fellows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fellows pinned against the cage. Fellows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fellows throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Fellows sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Evans.
Fellows connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Evans tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Fellows, which made it look bad.
Fellows lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fellows stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Fellows misses its intended target.
Evans wants to counter with a clinch but Fellows pushes him away.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fellows makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Evans really felt that one!
Fellows lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fellows moves into the clinch.
Fellows landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fellows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Fellows is trying to wear down his opponent 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!
Fellows lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fellows.
Fellows crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Fellows lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Fellows looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Fellows manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Fellows.
Fellows scores with a knee to the head.
Fellows lands a knee to the body.
Fellows landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fellows lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fellows.
Fellows lands a nice knee to the body.
Fellows missing with knees to the body.
Fellows crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fellows lands a knee to the head.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Fellows has him pressed against the cage.
Fellows landing knees to the head.
Fellows lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
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!
Fellows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fellows wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Fellows was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fellows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fellows is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fellows pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows avoids the elbow strike from Evans, against the cage.
Fellows stalling.
Fellows lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fellows landing knees to the head.
Fellows keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Evans.
Edwin Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Fellows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fellows scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Fellows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fellows, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:42
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:42
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmen comes to the cage accompanied by Sinéad O'Connor - The Foggy Dew. Shane Carmen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carmen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gavin Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmen sends Shamrock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carmen is motioning to the referee to let Shamrock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shamrock is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Shamrock has been cut.
Shane Carmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carmen.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Carmen finish him?
Carmen misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock wants to clinch but Carmen slips to the side
and Carmen counters with a big left hand that crumples Shamrock! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Carmen!
Shane Carmen is the new heavyweight champion!
Shane Carmen 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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