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ECFC 70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Minakov (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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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Minakov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minakov manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz postures up in Minakov's guard and throws a big left but Minakov blocks it.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minakov is looking to reverse the position.
Minakov is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz trying to control the action but Minakov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Minakov but he's now mounted!
Minakov wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Minakov turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minakov uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Minakov postures up.
Diaz is not content to let Minakov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minakov in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Diaz tries to bench press Minakov off him but Minakov keeps the position.
An elbow from Minakov crashes against the mat.
Minakov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Minakov keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz is letting Minakov control him for a moment.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Minakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minakov as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minakov tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minakov to the ground. Minakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Minakov shows good takedown defense.
Minakov moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minakov scores with a body shot.
Minakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minakov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minakov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minakov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minakov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minakov gets a clinch.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Minakov circles away.
Minakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minakov swivels and escapes.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Minakov and move into the clinch.
Minakov shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Diaz counters with a quick kick to the body but Minakov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Minakov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Minakov moves out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minakov has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Minakov pulls Diaz into guard.
Jimmy Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes Minakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Minakov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Minakov won't let him.
Diaz stops Minakov from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minakov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Minakov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Minakov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Minakov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Minakov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Minakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Minakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov can't get the takedown.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minakov prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minakov avoids it.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Minakov to work.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minakov is defending well.
Minakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Minakov shoots in.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Minakov scores with a three punch combo!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Minakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oleg Minakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minakov throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Minakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minakov jumps guard.
Minakov keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz wants to stand but Minakov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minakov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minakov wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minakov defends it well.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minakov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Minakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minakov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Minakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cote!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed throws a leg kick but Cote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hamed. Those never looked like landing.
Cote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cote wants to counter the offense by Hamed and move into the clinch position.
Good leg kick by Hamed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hamed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cote pulls Hamed into guard.
Cote controlling Hamed's posture.
Hamed wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Hamed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cote has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hamed is looking to defend but Cote has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hamed! Cote pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hamed taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Cote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Connor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalil Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Connor ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Connor leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Connor goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Connor tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is looking for a takedown.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva wants a takedown.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Connor manages to step out the way in time.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connor preventing the sweep.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Connor from standing up.
Connor trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is looking to advance position but Connor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Connor's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Silva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connor thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Connor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a counter combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor misses with a takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
Silva has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Connor tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Connor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva gets control of Connor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Connor preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Connor.
Connor tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
Connor tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor fails with the takedown.
Connor backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Silva ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Connor gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor being controlled against the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connor.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connor is defending well.
Connor is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva gets through Connor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Connor defends easily.
Connor won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connor wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Holmes (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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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruslan Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casey Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holmes gets caught napping as Khabilov dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Khabilov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Khabilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holmes is working an open guard so Khabilov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes wants to clinch
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Khabilov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holmes.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khabilov.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Khabilov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holmes is looking for a way out.
Holmes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khabilov controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Khabilov looking for the choke but no joy.
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape.
Khabilov misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
Khabilov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov controlling the position well here. Holmes rolled but Khabilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holmes for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khabilov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov decides to pull guard.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture.
Holmes cracks Khabilov with a solid left hand.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Khabilov had control of the position.
Holmes is fighting to break Khabilov's control of his arms but Khabilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khabilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khabilov's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes letting Khabilov take a breather here.
Khabilov pulls guard.
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!
Khabilov is standing up over Holmes. Holmes looks to escape but Khabilov dives into side control.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes bucks up and tries to throw Khabilov off but instead Khabilov has got his back!
Khabilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov controls the position.
Khabilov looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khabilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Khabilov is riding his opponent, not letting Holmes buck him off.
Holmes covers up after that shot from Khabilov.
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khabilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Khabilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov scores with strikes from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
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!
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Khabilov.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khabilov scores with a head kick.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves away
and Khabilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Khabilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
Khabilov feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khabilov stops Holmes from standing up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
Khabilov'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.
Khabilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khabilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.
Khabilov takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Khabilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khabilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khabilov thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khabilov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Gall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Gall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Wallace!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gall digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Gall tries a head kick but it misses.
Gall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Gall ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gall darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Gall into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Gall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gall closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Gall pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallace scores with a four punch combination!
Gall moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Gall is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wallace prevents Gall from breaking the clinch.
Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gall is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gall being controlled here momentarily.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Gall postures up.
Gall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wallace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wallace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wallace!
Gall is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gall wants to control but Wallace postures up.
Gall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gall, who protects the arm well.
Wallace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gall shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace counters with a body kick.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Gall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in Gall's guard.
Gall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wallace presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Gall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Gall slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gall wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Gall tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Gall is controlling him.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Gall keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Gall is controlling the position.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wallace 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.
Gall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Gall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Wallace darts in and clinches Gall up against the cage.
Wallace wants to stall.
Gall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gall somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Gall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gall tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Gall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gall shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gall is looking for a counter combo.
Gall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gall with a body shot.
Wallace fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gall stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Gall gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Gall tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Gall circles away.
Gall is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace forces Gall back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Gall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gall successfully pulls guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Gall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace throws a strike but Gall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is pulling down on Gall's head. It's preventing any offense from Gall, at least for the moment.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gall passes into half guard.
Gall stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gall throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wade Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gall stuffs the takedown.
Wallace pushes Gall up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but Gall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gall misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gall drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Gall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glen Gall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gall sprawls well. Gall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gall misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gall.
Wallace steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Gall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Gall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Gall shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gall counters by clinching up.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace is trying to push Gall away but Gall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glen Gall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gall throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Gall stuffs the takedown.
Gall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Gall pushes him away.
Gall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gall shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gall.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Gall tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gall avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch but Gall moves out of range.
Gall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wade Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Gall sprawls well.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gall counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace.
Gall tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Gall fails to land the takedown.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gall as he avoids it easily.
As Wallace looks to move away, Gall throws a big counter combo but Wallace just gets out of the way.
Gall shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Gall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Gall shoots in.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gall is defended easily by Wallace.
Glen Gall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
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 Glen Gall.
I think Wallace 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wallace!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Rivara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Avala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Avala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Del Rivara 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Rivara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Avala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara looks to land a combination but Avala avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Avala.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avala swivels and escapes.
Avala throws a head kick that misses.
Rivara throws a shot to the body.
Rivara throws a body punch but Avala moves out of range.
Avala wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.
Avala tries to work over Rivara 's front leg with a kick but Rivara checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Avala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivara tries to bum rush Avala with a series of wild strikes but Avala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avala tries to clinch but Rivara is having none of it.
Rivara scores with a punch to the head.
Rivara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivara throwing a counter right hand but Avala manages to avoid it.
Avala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivara circles away.
Rivara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivara is trying to defend but Avala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rivara wants to control but Avala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rivara wants to sweep but no luck.
Avala prevents Rivara from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avala is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivara has wrist control.
Avala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivara can't do much from the bottom here.
Avala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avala taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivara is looking to regain half guard here but Avala keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivara is working hard here to advance position.
Rivara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivara tries to get out of the position.
Rivara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avala defends well and Rivara ends up having to push Avala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avala thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivara lands a jab to Avala's midsection.
Rivara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Avala fails to land the takedown.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Avala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avala fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara misses with a looping right.
Rivara drops Avala with a nice combination! Rivara dives into Avala's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Jerry Avala has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivara .
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Avala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avala trying to control but Rivara is working from the bottom.
Avala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Avala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Avala's cut.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivara connects with a crisp jab.
Rivara throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Avala tumbling to the canvas!
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avala is rocked!
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avala can do to turn this around?
Rivara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avala is still in real trouble! Can Rivara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivara gets to his feet and stands over Avala, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Avala felt that one! Rivara unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Avala from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Del Rivara !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carter Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stephens (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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153 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from Avila.
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Avila fails to land the takedown.
Avila looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens tries to counter with a clinch but Avila shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stephens shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Avila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Avila.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves into the clinch.
Stephens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Avila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avila is looking for a counter combo.
Avila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
Avila is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avila dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Avila's head and hops out.
Avila slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens clinches.
Stephens decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
Stephens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top!
Avila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carter Avila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Stephens's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Avila into the cage.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Stephens.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avila!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avila or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephens, which made it look bad.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avila is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
Avila is pushing Stephens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stephens stops a takedown attempt from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Avila manages to get underhooks.
Avila slows down the pace here.
Avila pulls guard successfully.
Avila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avila dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Avila. Avila gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Avila closes the distance and clinches.
Avila throws an elbow that misses.
Avila breaks the clinch.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Avila.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Stephens'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!
Stephens darts in and clinches Avila up against the cage.
Stephens is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avila gets underhooks to prevent Stephens's takedown attempt.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Avila has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stephens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephens walks away with a smile on his face. Avila gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Avila won't allow it.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Avila has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
Avila preventing the sweep.
Stephens is trying to keep Avila in close.
Stephens has his foot on Avila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avila works his way back into a safe position though.
Avila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephens wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avila rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Avila closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila rushes Stephens and presses him up against the cage.
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Avila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stephens jabs at Avila's body.
Avila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Avila throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Avila.
Stephens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avila is defended easily by Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila fails with the takedown.
Samuel Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Avila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Grey (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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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmie Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Grey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey tries to clinch up
enabling Connor to counter with a crisp jab.
Connor throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grey avoids it really well and circles away.
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Grey tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Grey gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
As Connor backs off Grey throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey stuffs the takedown.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Grey goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey wants to counter with a clinch but Connor pushes him away.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor jumps guard but Grey stands there with Connor around his waist. Connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grey taking a breather.
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey won't allow Connor to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grey trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Grey is fighting to break Connor's control of his arms but Connor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Connor is looking for a triangle here but Grey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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.
Connor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grey.
Connor defending against the ground and pound.
Grey trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grey wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor 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.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grey moves out of range as Connor throws a body kick.
And Grey tries to counter it with a takedown but Connor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Connor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Connor forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor jumps guard.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Grey is proving a slippery customer.
Connor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard.
Connor content to stall in guard here.
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Connor from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connor moves into full guard.
Connor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Grey wants to clinch.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to land a front kick but Grey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey with a poor takedown
and Connor moves into the clinch.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor controlling from the top position.
Grey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
Connor managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Connor.
Grey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grey manages to circle out of the way.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Grey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey stuffs the takedown.
Connor sets himself, and Grey steps forward looking for the clinch! Connor avoids it this time.
Grey pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grey tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Grey tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Grey drops back down to his feet.
Connor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grey up against the cage.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Grey breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor moves into the clinch.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grey to keep the fight standing.
Grey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connor after a bit of a struggle.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor jumps guard but Grey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Grey tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Grey. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grey has his takedown stuffed
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Connor shoots in.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey avoids the head kick by Connor.
Connor leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor tries to counter by clinching up but Grey breaks away and moves out of range.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Connor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Grey.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Grey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
In his post fight interview, Jimmie Connor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Birchmont.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks clinches up with Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Birchmont pressed against the cage, preventing Birchmont from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchmont.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birchmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Birchmont's head and hops out.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Birchmont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Birchmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Birchmont as Brooks shoots in.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Birchmont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
Birchmont is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks has hold of Birchmont's hands but Birchmont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont working Brooks over with strikes.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Birchmont landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks taking shots to the head.
Birchmont unloading with bombs!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birchmont is defended easily by Brooks.
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks jumps guard and drags Birchmont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks 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.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchmont throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Birchmont's guard. Nice move by Brooks!
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Birchmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birchmont manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Birchmont in his guard.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Birchmont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Birchmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Birchmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchmont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Birchmont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is stalling in the full guard.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchmont stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Birchmont preventing the sweep.
Birchmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchmont stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, 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 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Davis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with the punch.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King is looking to counter punch.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King misses with a wild combination.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
King sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
King lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Robert King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Davis.
King is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Davis pulls King into guard.
Davis punching from the bottom.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
King stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
As King backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting King counter with a right hand.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robert King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King is pawing at Davis, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Davis's nose. Davis is badly hurt! King pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Davis tries desperately to hold on but King is relentless in his assault! As Davis receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls King away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert King!
Robert King is the new welterweight champion!
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