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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Ozbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozbourne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ozzy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook but Ozbourne blocks it.
Ozbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozbourne slips under a jab.
Ozbourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozbourne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ozbourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Ozbourne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith pushes Ozbourne off looking to stand but Ozbourne dives back in and keeps control.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Ozbourne is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Ozbourne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ozbourne stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ozbourne lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ozbourne's best efforts.
Smith is pressing down on Ozbourne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ozbourne from controlling successfully.
Smith has his foot on Ozbourne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozbourne works his way back into a safe position though.
Ozbourne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ozbourne from controlling successfully.
Ozbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working for a triangle but Ozbourne defends it easily.
Ozbourne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ozbourne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ozbourne drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Ozbourne off! Ozbourne jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith shoots and misses
and Ozbourne counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Ozbourne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozbourne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Ozbourne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozbourne is one step ahead there.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ozbourne from controlling successfully.
Ozbourne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ozbourne preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ozbourne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ozzy Ozbourne has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that Ozbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozbourne also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozbourne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozbourne is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Ozbourne prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Ozbourne.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Ozbourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy Ozbourne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ozbourne counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozbourne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Ozbourne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Ozbourne wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ozbourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith has hold of Ozbourne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ozbourne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne regains half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozbourne is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ozbourne has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Ozbourne has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ozbourne dives on top into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ozbourne tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Ozbourne slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozbourne defends well.
Ozbourne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozzy Ozbourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ozbourne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Ozbourne is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozbourne works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne landing strikes from the mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ozbourne's attempts to control the action.
Ozbourne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozbourne's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Ozbourne pulls Smith in to control the position.
Ozbourne working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozbourne's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozbourne is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Ozbourne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ozbourne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Ozbourne!
Ozbourne stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Ozbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ozzy Ozbourne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ozbourne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ozbourne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozbourne is one step ahead there.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ozbourne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ozbourne tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Ozbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozbourne in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith regains half guard.
Ozbourne trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ozbourne wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozbourne trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Ozbourne is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ozbourne counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Ozbourne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozbourne stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ozbourne stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Ozbourne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ozbourne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ozbourne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozbourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ozbourne defends easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ozbourne from controlling successfully.
Ozzy Ozbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozbourne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ozbourne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
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.
Ozbourne is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozbourne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reggie Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozbourne is stalling in the full guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozbourne controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy Ozbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ozbourne 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Ozbourne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by Nightcrawler. Dent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samuel Peter - WHO NECKS?!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Dent blocks nicely.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dent looking to control.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dent avoids it really well and circles away.
Dent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dent.
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Kurt Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dent off to one side.
Dent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dent looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dent. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dent.
Wagner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Dent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner stalling.
Dent taking some punishment here, with Wagner in his half guard.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wagner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Dent is having none of it.
Dent tries to get to full guard but Wagner has control of the leg.
Wagner throws a strike but Dent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wagner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Dent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dent looks gassed!
Dent prevents Wagner from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wagner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wagner trying to control but Dent postures up.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dent on the ground.
Dent wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Wagner is looking to control Dent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
Dent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wagner misses with a takedown
and Dent counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
Wagner is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dent postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
Dent postures up.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Dent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dent wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Dent circles away easily
and Dent counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent counters with a shoot takedown. Wagner fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Dent scoring with some ground and pound.
Dent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wagner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dent taking some punishment here, with Wagner in his half guard.
Wagner winds up and cracks Dent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wagner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dent missing with punches from the bottom.
Dent is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wagner lands with a punch from half guard.
Wagner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wagner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dent tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Wagner is thwarting Dent's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dent shoots in and bounces Wagner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
Wagner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent won't allow Wagner to sweep him here.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Dent from controlling successfully.
Dent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dent distracts Wagner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dent is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dent scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wagner wants to improve his position but Dent is controlling well.
Dent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wagner is looking to control Dent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dent prevents Wagner from getting the reversal.
Arthur Dent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dent cracks Wagner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dent wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Dent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dent with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dent looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wagner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wagner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wagner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Dent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dent tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Dent throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
Wagner looking to control.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dent postures up.
Dent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Dent. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
Dent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Dent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Dent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Dent's head back.
Dent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner fails with the takedown.
Dent moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Dent closes the distance and pushes Wagner back into the cage.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagner is working away from the top position though.
Dent wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wagner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dent defending well though.
Wagner thows a huge punch but Dent dodges it nicely.
Wagner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Dent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wagner shoots in but Dent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dent manages to get to full guard.
Dent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands up over Dent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dent is on top in guard.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Dent trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Dent controlling him for the moment.
Dent content to stall in guard here.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wagner has a closed guard, preventing Dent from standing up.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arthur Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wagner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dent is looking for a sweep.
Wagner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wagner looks up at the clock and then as Dent takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wagner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dent is looking for a sweep.
Wagner scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurt Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dent is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dent has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Dent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is green hornet (al hirt). The key to victory for Don Taco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Taco blocks a jab.
Avila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taco throws a head kick that misses.
Avila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taco's guard.
Avila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taco is keeping the position for now.
Taco is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Taco keeping full guard, as Avila tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco looking to control.
Taco wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
Taco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taco working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Avila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taco keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taco looks to land a body kick but Avila moved away.
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.
A head kick by Avila misses
and Taco counters with a head kick.
A combination from Avila does no damage.
Avila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taco's guard.
Avila is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Taco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Avila is looking to defend but Taco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Avila! Taco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Avila taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Taco!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximilien Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Alejandro Uriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilien Robespierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Alejandro Uriza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robespierre moves into the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza is trying to stall.
Alejandro Uriza blocks the elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza slows down the pace here.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow that stopped Robespierre in his tracks for a moment.
Alejandro Uriza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robespierre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza blocks the elbow strike.
Alejandro Uriza tries to stall but Robespierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robespierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robespierre blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robespierre misses with an elbow over the top.
Robespierre lands an elbow just above Alejandro Uriza 's eye.
It looks like Jesus Alejandro Uriza has been cut.
Alejandro Uriza lands an elbow inside that Robespierre shrugs off.
Robespierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow that misses.
Robespierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alejandro Uriza takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but misses.
Alejandro Uriza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Robespierre.
That has opened up Jesus Alejandro Uriza's cut even more.
Alejandro Uriza blocks the elbow strike.
Robespierre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside that Alejandro Uriza shrugs off.
The cut above Jesus Alejandro Uriza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robespierre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robespierre blocks an elbow strike from Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow that misses.
Robespierre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robespierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alejandro Uriza's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robespierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alejandro Uriza's brow.
Alejandro Uriza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jesus Alejandro Uriza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesus Alejandro Uriza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximilien Robespierre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Mellark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peeta Mellark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mellark.
Nice cross by Mellark.
Mellark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gabriel misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mellark.
Mellark slips a jab from Gabriel.
Mellark defending well as Gabriel loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Gabriel misses its intended target.
Mellark throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mellark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mellark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mellark stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabriel. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabriel looks to land a right hand but Mellark moved out of range.
Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mellark.
Mellark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mellark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gabriel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mellark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gabriel.
Mellark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Mellark misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mellark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gabriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mellark.
Mellark closes the distance and pushes Gabriel back into the cage.
Mellark gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
Mellark lands with a left to the head.
Mellark lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mellark fails to land.
Mellark wants to stall.
Mellark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabriel or not.
Gabriel looks gassed!
Gabriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mellark backwards.
Mellark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabriel or not.
Mellark stalls.
Gabriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Mellark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mellark works on Gabriel's body with a couple of short punches.
Mellark tries to throw a body punch but Gabriel avoids it by throwing Mellark back against the cage.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel tries to throw a body punch but Mellark avoids it by throwing Gabriel back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mellark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabriel throws a head punch that misses.
Gabriel lands a body shot.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mellark.
Mellark presses Gabriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Mellark.
Mellark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Mellark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mellark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabriel tries a knee to the head but Mellark blocks it.
Mellark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mellark lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Mellark.
Mellark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mellark has Gabriel pressed against the cage.
Mellark trying to stall but Gabriel improves his position.
Mellark lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mellark.
Mellark is pushing Gabriel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mellark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mellark.
Mellark is leaning against Gabriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Mellark.
A short left from Mellark.
Mellark lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mellark.
A right handed body shot lands from Mellark.
Mellark pushes Gabriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mellark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Mellark.
Mellark lands an uppercut.
Mellark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mellark digs a right hand underneath Gabriel's ribcage. Gabriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mellark works on Gabriel's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Mellark.
Mellark pushes Gabriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mellark.
Mellark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Mellark.
Mellark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Mellark.
Mellark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gabriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mellark.
Mellark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mellark.
Mellark stalling in the clinch.
Mellark works on Gabriel's body with a couple of short punches.
Mellark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellark prevents a body shot from Gabriel.
Gabriel blocks a body shot from Mellark.
Mellark lands with a light punch inside.
Gabriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellark lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mellark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabriel.
Mellark lands a body punch.
Mellark is leaning against Gabriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mellark presses Gabriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mellark pushes Gabriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mellark slows down the pace here.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mellark scores with a hook to the body.
Mellark is trying to stall.
Mellark lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabriels head.
Gabriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mellark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mellark.
Mellark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mellark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeta Mellark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Gabriel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gabriel.
Mellark misses with a looping left.
Gabriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Mellark.
Mellark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel misses with a hook. Mellark ducked under it nicely.
Mellark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mellark.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mellark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mellark.
Mellark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mellark blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mellark lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Mellark taking a breather.
Mellark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mellark misses with a body punch.
Peeta Mellark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mellark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mellark lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mellark.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Mellark.
Mellark lands a body shot.
Mellark's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mellark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mellark digs a right hand underneath Gabriel's ribcage. Gabriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Mellark.
Mellark lands a shot to the body.
Mellark misses with a body punch.
Mellark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mellark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Mellark.
Mellark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
Mellark lands a shoulder strike.
Mellark lands a body punch.
Mellark is working Gabriel over against the cage.
Mellark gets through Gabriel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mellark slows down the pace here.
Gabriel has Mellark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mellark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mellark scores with a hook to the body.
Mellark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peeta Mellark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Gabriel.
Mellark lands a nice shot to the body.
Mellark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mellark is trying to maintain a safe position but Gabriel gets an underhook and turns Mellark into the cage.
Mellark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mellark digs a right hand underneath Gabriel's ribcage. Gabriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mellark.
Mellark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gabriel is keeping busy.
Gabriel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mellark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Mellark.
Mellark is pressed up against the cage. Gabriel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mellark down to the mat. Mellark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mellark throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mellark digs a right hand underneath Gabriel's ribcage. Gabriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mellark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Mellark.
A left hand lands to the body for Mellark.
Mellark is trying to stall.
Mellark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabriel.
Mellark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mellark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mellark.
Mellark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Mellark avoids the damage to the body.
Mellark digs a right hand underneath Gabriel's ribcage. Gabriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mellark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mellark pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mellark lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mellark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mellark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mellark wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Mellark.
Mellark is leaning against Gabriel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mellark taking a breather.
Gabriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mellark scores with a hook to the body.
Mellark scores with a hook to the body.
Mellark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabriel or not.
Mellark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mellark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gabriel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Mellark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mellark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gabriel defending well as Mellark loads up on a big left hand.
Mellark feints and then cracks Gabriel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gabriel down.
Gabriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mellark throws a hook but Gabriel blocks it.
Mellark lands a jab to the nose.
Gabriel throws a shot from downtown. Mellark moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mellark's corner calls for a 1-2. Mellark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peeta Mellark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Mellark.
Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick from Mellark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeta Mellark dominated that second round.
That's time! Mellark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mellark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel throws a jab when Mellark was well out of range.
Gabriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mellark cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Gabriel misses with a looping right.
Mellark is looking to clinch but Gabriel is avoiding it.
Mellark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gabriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut.
Mellark cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mellark's waist but Mellark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel drops his hands momentarily and Mellark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mellark thumps Gabriel with a low kick.
Gabriel 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.
Mellark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mellark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gabriel.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mellark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark cracks Gabriel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mellark wants to clinch but Gabriel slips to the side
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control.
Mellark is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel working away.
Mellark is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mellark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground.
Mellark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gabriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mellark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mellark wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
Gabriel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gabriel unloads with some shots from mount but Mellark bucks and avoids them well.
Mellark is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a big elbow.
Mellark is trying desperately to improve position.
Mellark tries to lock up and control but Gabriel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabriel wants to control the pace but Mellark is squirming around nicely.
Mellark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabriel content just to control the position here.
Mellark working to try and regain half guard.
Gabriel landing strikes from the mount and Mellark is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel breaks from Mellark's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gabriel avoids the attempt from Mellark to control.
The referee warns Mellark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gabriel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mellark because Gabriel loaded up on that one.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mellark is trying desperately to improve position.
Mellark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gabriel lands a big elbow.
Gabriel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mellark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gabriel throwing shots but Mellark is blocking nicely.
Gabriel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mellark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peeta Mellark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mellark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabriel trying to control but Mellark is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mellark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gabriel.
Mellark jabs Gabriel right on the nose. Gabriel blinks but takes it well.
Mellark is looking to clinch.
Gabriel looks to land a right hand but Mellark moved out of range.
No joy there for Gabriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mellark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eli Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mellark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Peeta Mellark.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mellark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peeta Mellark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Zeryvanovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wax comes to the cage accompanied by Never Quit. Hans Zeryvanovsky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Charlie Wax had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Zeryvanovsky!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wax scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeryvanovsky wants to get back to full guard.
Zeryvanovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wax postures up in Zeryvanovsky's guard and throws a big left but Zeryvanovsky blocks it.
Wax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wax frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Wax.
Wax 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax working the ground and pound effectively.
Zeryvanovsky wants to hold on but Wax pushes him away.
Wax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wax avoids the attempt from Zeryvanovsky to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zeryvanovsky's face.
Wax controlling from the full mount.
Wax in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wax landing punches.
Zeryvanovsky is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Wax connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zeryvanovsky is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zeryvanovsky really wants to buck Wax off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeryvanovsky looks gassed!
Zeryvanovsky bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zeryvanovsky won't allow Wax to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax keeping full guard, as Zeryvanovsky tries to pass.
Wax managing to control the position.
Wax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wax trying to pass the guard but Zeryvanovsky defending well.
Wax performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zeryvanovsky is looking to improve his position.
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.
Wax content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Wax there.
Wax keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wax passes into side control, despite Zeryvanovsky's attempt to control the position.
Wax working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax slows the pace down.
Zeryvanovsky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zeryvanovsky fails with the takedown
so Wax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wax is stalling in the full guard.
Zeryvanovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wax makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wax passes into half guard.
Zeryvanovsky is in trouble now - Wax has advanced to mount!
Wax lands a big elbow.
Wax working for a guillotine from mount but Zeryvanovsky is in no mood to give up.
Wax controlling the pace for now.
Zeryvanovsky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Wax just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeryvanovsky has his takedown stuffed
and Wax counters with a single leg into guard. Zeryvanovsky didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeryvanovsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wax 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 Zeryvanovsky.
Wax controlling from side mount.
Wax working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeryvanovsky trying to remain calm as Wax controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax cracks Zeryvanovsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zeryvanovsky is trying to escape the position but Wax is controlling the position.
Wax advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Wax.
Zeryvanovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Wax controlling the pace for now.
Wax lands a big shot there that rocks Zeryvanovsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wax pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wax looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Wax just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zeryvanovsky on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zeryvanovsky to the mat! Zeryvanovsky manages to get full guard.
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!
Wax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeryvanovsky can do to turn this around?
Wax scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wax is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeryvanovsky's half guard.
Zeryvanovsky pushes Wax off looking to stand but Wax dives back in and keeps control.
Wax slows the pace down in half guard.
Wax's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zeryvanovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wax scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wax.
Wax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeryvanovsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Wax drops an elbow to the side of Zeryvanovsky's head.
Zeryvanovsky tries to get to full guard but Wax has control of the leg.
Wax trying to control the pace.
Charlie Wax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax moves nicely into side control.
Wax scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zeryvanovsky to see if he's OK.
Wax happy to just control the position for now.
Wax is trying to get an arm triangle but Zeryvanovsky is defending well.
Zeryvanovsky tries to buck Wax off but Wax is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Wax stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Wax just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wax looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zeryvanovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Charlie Wax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wax slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zeryvanovsky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax controlling the position easily from mount.
Hans Zeryvanovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wax has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bones Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Akiyama.
Masato Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jones misses.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Bones Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama clinches with his opponent.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones is looking to control Akiyama's arms but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to stall but Akiyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is looking to control Akiyama's arms but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Bones Jones's cut is getting worse.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akiyama as Jones tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akiyama is keeping busy.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bones Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akiyama has time to react.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Akiyama avoids it easily.
Jab by Jones.
Akiyama is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akiyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Akiyama gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to stall.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Bones Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Akiyama has double underhooks.
clinched against the cage, Akiyama lands a big elbow that drops Jones! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Jones is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masato Akiyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Highes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Khavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highes comes to the cage accompanied by Skynyrd's Simple Man. This should be a great matchup!
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25
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Highes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Khavin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khavin looks for the body kick but Highes saw that one coming.
Highes with a jab.
No luck for Highes with that takedown attempt.
Highes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khavin.
Highes is looking to clinch.
Khavin with a nice cross.
Khavin moves into the clinch successfully.
Highes looking for a takedown.
Khavin is pressed up against the cage. Highes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khavin down to the mat. Khavin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Highes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highes instigates a clinch.
Highes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Highes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highes.
Khavin wants to stand and escape but Highes is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Highes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Highes tries to free his leg and advance position but Khavin is retaining full guard.
Highes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Highes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khavin throws and low kick but Highes moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Khavin.
Jimmy Highes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khavin.
Highes throws a lazy right hand but Khavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Highes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khavin finds it's way round the side to connect with Highes's head.
A combination from Highes does no damage.
Khavin staying out of range there.
Highes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khavin defends it nicely.
Highes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Highes.
Khavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Highes.
Highes lands with a good body shot.
Highes darts in trying to clinch
and Khavin counters with a good, hard body kick but Highes shrugs it off.
Highes is breathing heavily.
Khavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highes.
Highes looks to throw the jab but Khavin is out of range.
Khavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Highes checks a low kick from Khavin.
Khavin dips to his left and cracks Highes with an uppercut!
Highes shoots for a takedown but Khavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Highes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khavin controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin is trying to stand.
Highes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highes throwing shots but Khavin is blocking nicely.
Highes thows a huge punch but Khavin dodges it nicely.
Highes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Highes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khavin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Highes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Highes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Highes throws the left hand but Khavin avoids the punch easily.
Khavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khavin delivers a nice body kick.
Highes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khavin pinned against the cage. Khavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Highes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khavin.
Highes looks to clinch
and Khavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick from Khavin lands but Highes takes it in his stride.
Highes has his takedown stuffed
and Khavin counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highes takes one to the chin there.
Khavin misses with a head kick.
Highes throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Khavin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Highes misses with a takedown attempt - Khavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Highes misses with a straight right.
Highes cracks Khavin with an open hand slap.
Khavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Highes keeps the fight on the outside.
Highes tries to bum rush Khavin with a series of wild strikes but Khavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khavin.
Highes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khavin avoids the body shot from Highes.
Highes shoots for a takedown but Khavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Highes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khavin slips a straight right by Highes.
Khavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khavin lands a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highes throws a hook to the side of Khavin's head but Khavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khavin can pounce on him.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Highes looks to land a right hand but Khavin moved out of range.
Khavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khavin clinches with his opponent.
Highes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khavin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khavin scores with a hook to the body.
Khavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Highes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Khavin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jimmy Highes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khavin lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khavin.
Khavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Highes doesn't seem bothered though.
Highes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Highes throws a jab but it's blocked by Khavin.
Highes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Khavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Khavin.
Highes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Khavin slams his shin into Highes's torso.
Good leg kick by Khavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khavin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khavin forces Highes back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Khavin.
Khavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Highes or not.
Khavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khavin lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Khavin.
Highes tries to pull guard but Khavin won't allow it.
Khavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Highes or not.
A short right from Khavin.
Khavin lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Khavin.
Highes tries to score a body lock takedown but Khavin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Khavin.
Khavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin gets underhooks to prevent Highes's takedown attempt.
Khavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Khavin lands but Highes takes it in his stride.
Khavin lands a jab.
Highes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khavin pushes Highes away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khavin throws a leg kick which misses Highes's front leg but catches the back leg as Highes tries to avoid it.
Highes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khavin!
Khavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khavin scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khavin connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Highes.
Khavin with a hook.
Highes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Highes clinches but Khavin breaks the clinch
letting Khavin counter with a right hand.
Khavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Highes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Highes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khavin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Highes throws a right hand that Khavin ducks under and follows up with a left that Khavin also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Highes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khavin thuds his shin into the meat of Highes's side.
Khavin cracks Highes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khavin thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highes misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Highes.
A head kick misses from Khavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Khavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Highes
enabling Khavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Highes looks to land a left hand but Khavin moved out of range nicely.
Highes shoots in for a takedown but Khavin shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Highes.
Khavin misses with a wild body shot.
Highes misses with a combination
and Khavin counters with a good, hard body kick but Highes shrugs it off.
Khavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Highes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khavin momentarily.
Highes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khavin has time to react.
Highes looks to land a combination but Khavin avoids it well.
Highes scores with a nice strike.
Khavin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khavin counters with a two punch combo.
Highes throws an overhand right that lands on Khavin's shoulder, as Khavin tries to avoid the shot.
Khavin misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khavin but Khavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highes.
Khavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Highes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Highes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khavin connects with a right hand. Highes shakes it off.
Highes throws a body punch but Khavin moves out of range.
Highes misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Highes misses with a hook to the body
and Khavin counters with a solid body kick.
Khavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highes.
Khavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highes misses with a looping right.
Konstantin Khavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highes.
Khavin lands a nice hook to Highes's body. Highes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khavin darts in and clinches Highes up against the cage.
Highes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highes tries for a takedown but Khavin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Highes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khavin is leaning against Highes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Highes tries to pull guard but Khavin holds him up against the cage and eventually Highes drops back down to his feet.
Highes jumps guard but Khavin stands there with Highes around his waist. Highes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Khavin.
Highes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khavin digs a right hand underneath Highes's ribcage. Highes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Highes tries to pull guard but Khavin won't allow it.
Highes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khavin throws a head kick but Highes moves out of range.
Khavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Highes, pushing him back against the cage.
Highes looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Khavin on the inside.
Khavin scores with a hook to the body.
Khavin is leaning against Highes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khavin lands a body punch.
Khavin lands a shoulder strike.
Khavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highes backwards.
Nice body punch from Khavin - that landed with a thud.
Khavin presses Highes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jimmy Highes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khavin breaks the clinch.
Khavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highes. That did some damage!
Khavin scores with a hook to the body. Highes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khavin lands a head kick!
Khavin throws a front kick that sends Highes stumbling back into the cage.
Khavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Highes's head.
Khavin scores with a push kick.
Highes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highes misses with a double jab
and Khavin counters with a straight right hand.
Khavin lands with a kick to the temple. Highes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highes with a poor takedown
and Khavin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Highes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Khavin.
A shot in the inside from Khavin.
Highes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khavin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Highes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khavin counters with a good low kick that Highes was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Khavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khavin 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 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Khavin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diculous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diculous comes to the cage accompanied by How you like me now - The Heavy. Stones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T2 Theme by Austrian Death Machine. Damien Stones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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166 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Diculous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Stones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diculous.
A cross from Stones lands.
Diculous scores with a body shot.
Rick Diculous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stones takes one on the button.
Diculous throws the left hand but Stones avoids the punch easily.
Stones blocks a jab.
Diculous throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stones counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diculous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diculous's elbow.
Stones lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stones.
Diculous blocking some punches.
Stones lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stones fails to land.
Stones swings wildly with an uppercut but Diculous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diculous wants to stall.
Diculous lands a body shot.
Stones slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diculous.
Stones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stones throws a head punch that misses.
Diculous blocks a body shot from Stones.
Diculous is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diculous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stones can't get the takedown.
Stones looks gassed!
Stones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diculous breaks the clinch.
Diculous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stones has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Diculous misses the target.
Stones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diculous's head backwards.
Stones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diculous.
Diculous jabs Stones right on the nose. Stones blinks but takes it well.
Stones tries to bum rush Diculous with a series of wild strikes but Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diculous, as that shot connected.
Stones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diculous.
Nice uppercut lands for Stones. That snapped Diculous's head back.
Stones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diculous misses with an uppercut.
Stones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diculous.
Stones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diculous just misses with a punch to the body.
Diculous lands a slapping body shot.
Stones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diculous is just out of range.
Diculous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stones was well out of range. Poor timing from Diculous.
Diculous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diculous.
Diculous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diculous misses with a wild body shot.
Diculous scores with a shot to the body.
Stones misses with a body shot.
Stones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diculous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diculous lunges at Stones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stones's hand.
Diculous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stones misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diculous lands a nice shot that snaps Stones's head back.
Diculous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diculous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diculous misses with a body shot.
Diculous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diculous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stones's head.
Diculous moves out of range of the body kick.
Stones lands a really nice looking cross but Diculous seems unphased.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Stones scores with a decent looking hook.
Stones throws a body punch but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones missing with a left hand there. Diculous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous misses the jab.
Diculous is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diculous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diculous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diculous.
Good standup being displayed there by Diculous as he connects with a hook.
Diculous lands an overhand right.
Diculous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rick Diculous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Diculous finds it's way through Stones's defenses.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diculous.
A jab from Stones misses.
Diculous scores with a punch to the head.
Diculous lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diculous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diculous lands the left hand.
Diculous tries to bum rush Stones with a series of wild strikes but Stones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Diculous misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Diculous dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diculous looks to throw the jab but Stones is out of range.
A jab from Stones does it's job there.
Stones takes one to the side of the head.
Diculous scores with the left hand. Stones knows he should have avoided that one.
Stones slips a jab and a cross from Diculous.
Stones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rick Diculous is winning the standup battle so far.
Diculous throws a lazy right hand but Stones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diculous misses the target.
Diculous fails to land with a series of punches.
Stones tries to bum rush Diculous with a series of wild strikes but Diculous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stones.
Stones looks to land a left hand but Diculous moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Stones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diculous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stones closes the distance and clinches.
Diculous takes a shot to the head.
Stones looking for a takedown.
Stones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diculous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stones is breathing heavily.
Stones struggles to land a body shot inside as Diculous controls his hands.
Diculous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stones backwards.
Diculous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Stones.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Stones moves out of range as Diculous strikes.
Diculous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diculous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stones.
Diculous swings for the body but Stones moves out of range.
Diculous looks to score with a jab to the body but Stones is just out of range.
Stones throws a hook but Diculous avoids it easily.
Stones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diculous's head backwards.
Diculous misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diculous walks into a straight right hand from Stones.
Stones looks to throw the jab but Diculous is out of range.
Diculous misses with a hook. Stones ducked under it nicely.
Diculous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stones counters with a stiff right hand.
Diculous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diculous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Diculous.
Stones moves into range and clinches up with Diculous.
Stones can't break the clinch.
Stones stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diculous.
Stones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diculous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diculous is trying to stall.
Diculous works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Diculous - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stones is leaning against Diculous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diculous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stones misses with a punch on the inside.
Stones has clasped his hands together around Diculous's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones landing a few strikes.
Diculous is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Stones.
Diculous is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diculous is looking for a sweep.
Diculous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stones trying to control the action but Diculous is working from the bottom.
Stones working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diculous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stones moves into full mount! Diculous won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diculous slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diculous!
Diculous working to try and regain half guard.
Diculous sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stones prevents Diculous from standing back up.
Stones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diculous wants to improve his position but Stones is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Stones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diculous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stones. Stones obviously looking to wear him down.
Diculous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stones misses with a leg kick.
Diculous looks to land a combination but Stones avoids it well.
Stones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stones slips a jab from Diculous.
Diculous misses with a few strikes there.
Stones tries to clinch there but Diculous circles away.
Stones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stones staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones swings for the body but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Diculous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diculous misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diculous misses with a combination
and Stones counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Stones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diculous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diculous's sensitive parts.
Diculous throws an overhand right that lands on Stones's shoulder, as Stones tries to avoid the shot.
Diculous connects with a looping right hand.
Stones scores with a sloppy right hand. Diculous should have avoided that one.
Stones misses the shot to the body.
Diculous defending well as Stones loads up on a big left hand.
Diculous loads up on a big right hand but Stones slips the punch.
A slow jab from Diculous misses its intended target.
Stones lands a nice looking body shot.
Diculous checks a low kick from Stones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diculous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diculous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diculous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diculous slips a straight right by Stones.
Stones ducks under a wild hook from Diculous.
Stones moves away from the strike by Diculous.
Good standup being displayed there by Diculous as he connects with a hook.
Stones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stones blocks a jab.
Stones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diculous connects with a right hand. Stones shakes it off.
A jab from Diculous misses.
Diculous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diculous throws a jab but it's blocked by Stones.
Diculous needs to keep his hands up - Stones had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diculous avoids the body shot from Stones.
Stones misses with a hook.
Stones connects with a crisp jab.
Stones misses with a looping left.
Stones tries a low kick but Diculous avoids it.
Diculous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diculous just misses with a punch to the body.
Stones throws a hook but Diculous avoids it easily.
Diculous misses with an uppercut. Stones saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Diculous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diculous.
Diculous moves out of range of the strikes.
Diculous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diculous looks to land a right hand but Stones moved out of range.
Diculous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stones circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diculous blocks a jab.
Diculous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diculous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Diculous misses.
Nice body punch from Stones.
Diculous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stones dodges the punch combination from Diculous.
Diculous scores with a jab. Stones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diculous slips a straight right by Stones.
Diculous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Diculous.
Diculous throws a combination that misses
and Stones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Stones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stones throws a body punch but Diculous moves out of range.
Stones throws a lazy right hand but Diculous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Stones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Stones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for O Shae !
Barca wants to finish this one by submission but O Shae is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barca.
Barca with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O Shae is desperately trying to improve his position but Barca has a good base and remains in mount.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Shae has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Shae !
O Shae trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Shae is looking to pass into half guard but Barca pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barca is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but O Shae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but O Shae is proving a slippery customer.
O Shae drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barca manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Shae has Barca in his guard.
O Shae is pulling down on Barca's head to control his posture.
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.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Shae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Shae is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Shae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Shae is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Shae is defending well for now.
O Shae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Shae stops a takedown attempt from Barca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Shae breaks the clinch.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Shae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
O Shae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Shae is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, O Shae circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Shae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca throws a solid leg kick but O Shae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barca.
O Shae cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
O Shae tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
O Shae throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca is looking to clinch but O Shae is avoiding it.
Barca moves into the clinch successfully.
Barca scores a nice knee to the body.
O Shae gets underhooks to prevent Barca's takedown attempt.
Barca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barca is trying to drag O Shae to the mat but O Shae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick O Shae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Shae moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Nice sprawl there from O Shae as Barca shoots in.
O Shae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from O Shae . No joy for Barca on that attempt.
Barca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Shae but O Shae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and O Shae counters with a thumping low kick.
Barca wants to clinch
and O Shae counters with a good low kick that Barca was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barca tries for a takedown but O Shae circles away easily
and O Shae counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Shae scores with a leg kick.
O Shae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Shae tries to clinch up.
Barca shoots in for a double leg but O Shae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Shae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by O Shae . That's going to slow Barca down.
O Shae missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Shae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca has his takedown stuffed
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Shae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Shae .
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Constantine Barca has been cut.
O Shae scores with a leg kick.
O Shae pushes Barca up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns O Shae into the cage.
Barca missing with knees to the body.
Barca fails to pull guard.
O Shae controlling the action here for a moment.
O Shae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Shae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Shae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Shae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Shae .
Rick O Shae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Shae throws the kick towards the body but Barca avoids it.
O Shae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries for a takedown but O Shae circles away easily
and O Shae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca moves out of range of the leg kick from O Shae .
A slapping leg kick lands for O Shae .
O Shae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shae throws a front kick aimed at Barca's knee but Barca avoids it well.
O Shae misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from O Shae .
O Shae cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
O Shae lands a big head kick that sends Barca tumbling to the mat! O Shae takes a step backwards and waves Barca back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Shae .
Barca shoots and misses
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Shae misses with a head kick.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca wants to clinch but O Shae slips to the side
and O Shae counters with a good low kick that Barca was not able to check.
O Shae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Shae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Shae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Shae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Shae misses with a wild combination.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Shae counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Shae leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barca closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Shae counters with an outside leg kick.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca avoids the head kick by O Shae .
The fight stays on the outside here - O Shae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from O Shae is predictable there
so Barca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Shae working for a triangle but Barca defends it easily.
Barca won't allow O Shae to sweep him here.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but O Shae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
O Shae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Shae , into his guard.
Barca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Shae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Shae down.
Barca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but O Shae is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barca trying to control the action but O Shae is working from the bottom.
Barca tries to advance to mount but O Shae denies him.
Barca working the ground and pound but O Shae is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barca is putting a hurting on O Shae here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick O Shae really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Shae tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt
and O Shae counters with a low kick, right behind Barca 's knee.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barca tries to clinch but O Shae moves out of range.
O Shae throws a front kick aimed at Barca's knee but Barca avoids it well.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Shae .
O Shae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
Barca closes the distance but O Shae moves to the side
and O Shae counters with a nice leg kick.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Shae thows a leg kick but Barca checks it
and Barca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in O Shae 's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae looking for a guillotine here but Barca defends easily.
O Shae keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Barca works over O Shae with some ground and pound from guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but O Shae keeps moving.
O Shae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Shae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Shae looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Shae looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Shae !
O Shae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Shae is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
O Shae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca sneaks back into half guard.
Barca is holding on to half guard well.
Barca is trying to maintain the position but O Shae is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Shae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Shae passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barca!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Constantine Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Shae darts in trying to clinch
and Barca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in O Shae 's guard now.
O Shae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Constantine Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Shae is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Shae has escaped and now he's on top!
Barca keeping moving, preventing O Shae from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca seems keen to control O Shae 's posture.
O Shae looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Shae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
O Shae has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
O Shae keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca won't allow O Shae to sweep him here.
Constantine Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick O Shae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Shae has his hands on Barca's head, controlling the position.
Barca wants to control from the top but O Shae keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barca avoids the head kick by O Shae .
O Shae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Shae throws and low kick but Barca moves out of range easily.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by O Shae .
O Shae leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Shae with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Shae tries to score with a low kick but Barca moves his leg out of the way.
O Shae thows a leg kick but Barca checks it
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca working away.
O Shae tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position.
Barca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Shae has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Shae sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Shae has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick O Shae ! Rick O Shae retains his middleweight title!
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