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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sponge Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sponge Bob was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sponge Bob!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon scores with a jab to the head.
Gagnon lands a slapping body shot.
Gagnon scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Bob looks gassed!
Gagnon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gagnon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bob walks straight into a right hand from Gagnon - that's dropped him! Gagnon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bob from any more punishment! Bob complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoine Gagnon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balwinder Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Amrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's entrance music is Microphone. A fine choice. Amrus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 50 Cent & Eminem - You Don't Know. Balwinder Singh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balwinder Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Amrus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Daniel Amrus has been cut.
Amrus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amrus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amrus postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Amrus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amrus prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Amrus chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Amrus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Amrus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amrus looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
Balwinder Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Amrus.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Amrus on that attempt.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balwinder Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Amrus looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Amrus on that attempt.
Amrus slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amrus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Singh clinches up with Amrus and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singh lands an elbow that stopped Amrus in his tracks for a moment.
Singh missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Singh.
Singh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singh scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Amrus has Singh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Amrus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Singh tumbling to the mat - Amrus dives into Singh's guard.
Amrus throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrus wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amrus's head.
Amrus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amrus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Amrus, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to control from the top but Amrus keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
Singh stops Amrus from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Singh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh clinches up with Amrus and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amrus.
Singh misses with a knee to the head.
Singh scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Daniel Amrus's cut even more.
Singh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singh working Amrus over with knees to the body.
Amrus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Singh lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amrus tightens his grip and picks Singh up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh manages to land in guard.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amrus scoring with some ground and pound.
Amrus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balwinder Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Amrus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amrus scores with a takedown into Singh's guard.
Amrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amrus stands up and waves to Singh to follow him.
Amrus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Amrus. Amrus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Singh. Amrus shrugs it off though.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Amrus in a clinch.
Amrus avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
Singh throws an elbow that misses.
Amrus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balwinder Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Amrus.
Singh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amrus blocks it with crossed arms.
Singh tries to land a knee to the head but Amrus blocks with his arms.
Singh misses with a knee strike.
Amrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Singh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Singh.
Singh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amrus avoids it.
Amrus looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singh.
Amrus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh pushes off an throws an elbow but Amrus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Amrus avoids the elbow strike from Singh, against the cage.
Amrus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amrus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Amrus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Singh looks to land a combination. Amrus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amrus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh scores with a knee to the head.
Amrus can't get the takedown.
Singh scores with a knee to the head.
Amrus is trying to drag Singh to the mat but Singh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Singh.
Amrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Singh prevents it.
Singh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Amrus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Singh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amrus's face.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Singh tries a knee to the head but Amrus blocks it.
Singh misses with an elbow over the top.
Amrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Singh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amrus blocks it with crossed arms.
Amrus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Singh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh tries a knee to the head but Amrus blocks it.
Amrus tightens his grip and picks Singh up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh manages to land in guard.
Amrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amrus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amrus passes Singh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Singh is looking to control Amrus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Amrus there.
Singh trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amrus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balwinder Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Amrus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Amrus scores a takedown into full mount!
Singh tries to lock up and control but Amrus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amrus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Amrus cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amrus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Singh tries to reverse the position but Amrus maintains control.
Amrus looking to finish Singh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Singh!
Amrus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Amrus avoids the attempt from Singh to control.
Amrus looking to finish Singh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Singh!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh tries to hold on but Amrus postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amrus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Singh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amrus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Amrus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Daniel Amrus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amrus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Amrus breaks from Singh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Amrus.
Singh is rocked!
Amrus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Singh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Singh tries to hold on but Amrus pushes him away.
Daniel Amrus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Singh looks a forlorn figure.
Amrus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amrus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Amrus unloading with bombs!
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amrus raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrus landing punches.
Amrus lands a big elbow.
Amrus working the ground and pound effectively.
Amrus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Amrus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Singh's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrus landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Amrus.
Amrus lands a nice shot to the head.
Balwinder Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amrus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Amrus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Singh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amrus throws some wild stikes that Singh manages to avoid easily.
Amrus misses with a head shot.
Amrus throws some wild stikes that Singh manages to avoid easily.
Amrus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amrus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Singh is desperately trying to improve his position but Amrus has a good base and remains in mount.
Amrus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Amrus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Singh looks a forlorn figure.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Amrus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Amrus breaks from Singh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh tries to hold on but Amrus pushes him away.
Amrus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Singh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Amrus unloads with some shots from mount but Singh bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Amrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jozo Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Punish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Punish acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jozo Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Punish!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martini throws a hook but Punish blocks it.
Jozo Martini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Punish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martini moves into the clinch successfully.
Martini avoiding damage as Punish throws knees to the body.
Martini pulls guard effortlessly.
Punish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Punish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Punish is looking to work some ground and pound but Martini has wrist control.
Punish throwing strikes from guard but Martini blocks nicely.
Martini is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punish trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Punish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punish passes Martini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Punish seems to be working for a kimura but Martini defends the submission attempt.
Martini wants to improve his position but Punish is controlling well.
Punish seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martini.
Punish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Punish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Punish looks gassed!
Punish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martini has his hands on Punish's head, controlling the position.
Martini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Punish!
Martini controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punish regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jozo Martini.
Punish tries to clinch but Martini is having none of it.
Punish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martini.
Nice uppercut there from Martini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozo Martini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jozo Martini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martini throws a right and a left that Punish avoids nicely.
Martini swinging wildly here.
Martini gets the takedown into side control.
Punish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini working away.
You can see the frustration on Punish's face as Martini controls the position.
Punish struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punish trying to remain calm as Martini controls from the top position.
Punish tries to bench press Martini off him but Martini keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Punish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martini drives through and clinches with Punish against the cage.
Punish takes a shot to the head.
Punish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martini.
Punish is breathing heavily.
Punish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Punish regains guard.
Martini is looking to stand up but Punish won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Punish is retaining full guard.
Martini connects with a couple of short punches.
Martini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martini looking to pass the guard.
Punish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martini postures up.
Martini is stalling in the full guard.
Martini lands a couple of digs.
Punish wants to sweep but no luck.
Martini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martini landing with the ground and pound.
Punish keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Punish being controlled here, momentarily.
Martini preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Punish is trying to keep Martini in close.
Punish keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jozo Martini.
Punish slips a jab and a cross from Martini.
Martini throws a one two combo.
Martini misses with a two punch combination.
Punish closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martini did well to prevent Punish getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martini defends it well.
Martini tries to kick Punish off but Punish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Punish prevents Martini from improving his position.
Punish is trying to control. Martini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozo Martini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punish, pushing him back against the cage.
Punish lands a damaging elbow.
Martini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Martini - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Martini.
Martini lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martini is keen to just control but Punish is a slippery customer.
Martini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martini wants to pass the guard but Punish is defending well.
Martini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punish's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Punish wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini is trying to control the action in half guard but Punish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Punish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martini is working away from the top position though.
Martini is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jozo Martini.
Punish wants to clinch.
Martini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punish defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Martini.
Punish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Logan Punish has been cut.
Punish is looking to clinch.
Martini swings for the body but Punish moves out of range.
Martini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Punish!
Punish is desperately trying to improve his position but Martini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punish tries to hold on but Martini postures up.
Punish is trying desperately to improve position.
Martini controlling the pace for now.
Martini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Punish tries to hold on but Martini pushes him away.
Punish is working to get back to half guard.
Martini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martini'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jozo Martini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan Punish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozo Martini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martini 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozo Martini!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Singleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Schoonie Singleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Russel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Singleton finds it's way through Russel's defenses.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch but Singleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown. Singleton tries to sprawl out of it but Russel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singleton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singleton as he jumps to the side.
Russel moves forwards but Singleton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoonie Singleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Russel.
Singleton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singleton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singleton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Singleton wants to pass to mount but Russel is defending the position.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Russel punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Russel.
Singleton tries to advance to mount but Russel denies him.
Russel striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Singleton wants to control but Russel is keeping him busy.
Singleton tries for a kimura but Russel is defending well.
Russel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russel with a poor takedown
and Singleton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russel fails with the takedown
and Singleton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel clinches but Singleton breaks the clinch
and Singleton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Russel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Russel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Singleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
Singleton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russel!
Singleton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russel is looking to escape.
Russel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Singleton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Russel has worked his arm free - good work by Russel!
Singleton avoids the strikes from the bottom by Russel.
Russel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singleton blocks Russel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Russel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Russel working to try and regain half guard.
Singleton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Russel is now in Singleton's guard. A big mistake from Singleton there, giving up the dominant position!
Russel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singleton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Russel, into his guard.
Russel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Singleton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Singleton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singleton blocks the strikes from Russel.
Russel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Singleton is stalling here. Russel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Singleton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Russel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Singleton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russel off and has taken his back!
Singleton is looking for the choke from the back position but Russel is controlling his hands well.
Singleton looking for the choke but no joy.
Russel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russel turns into him and now he's in Singleton's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Singleton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Singleton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Singleton!
Russel tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Russel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Russel tries to buck Singleton off but Singleton is having none of it.
Singleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Singleton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Singleton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Russel is on top in guard.
Russel drops back looking for a leg! Singleton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singleton manages to kick Russel off! Russel jumps back into Singleton's guard.
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singleton dives on top into guard.
Singleton passes Russel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Russel missing with punches from the bottom.
Singleton looking for a submission but Russel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Singleton passes Russel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russel missing with punches from the bottom.
Russel is looking to improve his position.
Singleton is looking to advance position but Russel won't allow it.
Russel punching from the bottom.
Russel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Singleton dominated that second round.
That's time! Singleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Russel looks to clinch
and Singleton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singleton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Singleton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russel thinking.
Russel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singleton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russel's guard.
Russel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Singleton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Singleton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Russel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton is pressing down on Russel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russel is holding on for now.
Russel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Russel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Russel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Russel throws a strike from the bottom but Singleton passes into side control!
Singleton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singleton tries to move to mount but Russel blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singleton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Singleton.
Singleton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Russel momentarily.
Russel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Singleton wants to control but Russel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Russel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singleton is just riding it out for now. Russel eventually gives up the hold.
Russel seems to be looking for submissions.
Russel is looking for submissions but instead, Singleton has regained full guard.
Schoonie Singleton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schoonie Singleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Singleton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Singleton has escaped and now he's on top!
Singleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singleton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Singleton from controlling successfully.
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.
Singleton pushing down on Russel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Singleton works his way into full mount!
Russel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Russel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Russel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Russel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schoonie Singleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singleton 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schoonie Singleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remigiusz Klajn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remigiusz Klajn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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19
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remigiusz Klajn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dailey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klajn shoots in but no luck this time.
Dailey closes the distance and clinches.
Dailey with a knee to the head.
Dailey landing knees to the head.
Klajn looking for a takedown.
Dailey lands a knee to the head.
Dailey scores with a knee to the head.
Dailey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klajn's face.
Dailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klajn has Dailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remigiusz Klajn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dailey connects with a knee to the head.
Klajn goes for a takedown attempt but Dailey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dailey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klajn's calf.
Klajn shoots in for a takedown but Dailey shows good takedown defense.
Dailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klajn fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klajn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klajn wants to control from the top but Dailey keeps moving.
Klajn wants to pass the guard but Dailey is keeping the position.
Dailey being controlled here, momentarily.
Klajn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dailey is keeping the position for now.
Klajn is working hard here to advance position.
Klajn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klajn trying to control but Dailey is working from the bottom.
Dailey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klajn shoots for a double leg takedown but Dailey sprawls well. He's pushed Klajn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klajn misses with a takedown attempt - Dailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klajn checks a leg kick.
Dailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dailey throws a sloppy head kick and Klajn moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klajn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dailey circles away.
Klajn fails to land the takedown.
Dailey misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Dailey.
Dailey tries to clinch up but Klajn circles away and keeps his distance.
Klajn shoots in looking for a takedown. Dailey tries to sprawl out of it but Klajn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klajn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klajn tries for a takedown but Dailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dailey tries to bum rush Klajn with a series of wild strikes but Klajn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dailey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klajn.
Dailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Klajn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dailey closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klajn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klajn misses with a takedown attempt - Dailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remigiusz Klajn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klajn.
Dailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klajn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dailey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dailey lands a knee to the body.
Klajn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Klajn looking for a takedown.
Klajn wants a takedown.
Dailey is pressed up against the cage. Klajn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dailey down to the mat. Dailey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dailey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klajn.
Nice takedown defense from Dailey. No joy for Klajn on that attempt.
Dailey leaves Klajn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remigiusz Klajn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klajn.
Nice takedown defense from Dailey. No joy for Klajn on that attempt.
Dailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Klajn circles away.
Dailey moves into range and clinches up with Klajn.
Klajn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klajn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dailey crunches a lovely knee into Klajn's ribcage.
Dailey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dailey misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dailey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dailey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dailey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klajn's face.
Dailey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klajn.
Dailey connects with a knee to the head.
Dailey is pressed up against the cage. Klajn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dailey down to the mat. Dailey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Dailey.
Dailey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Klajn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dailey which made him look bad.
Dailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Klajn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Dailey. No joy for Klajn on that attempt.
Dailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klajn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klajn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klajn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dailey throws an overhand right that lands on Klajn's shoulder, as Klajn tries to avoid the shot.
Klajn dives in and grabs Dailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dailey pushes down on Klajn's head and hops out.
Klajn shoots in for a double leg but Dailey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dailey throws a solid leg kick but Klajn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dailey.
Klajn tries for a takedown but Dailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dailey tries to clinch but Klajn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klajn dives in and grabs Dailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dailey pushes down on Klajn's head and hops out.
Klajn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Klajn circles away.
Dailey leaves Klajn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dailey has closed the distance and engaged Klajn in a clinch.
Dailey landing knees to the head.
Dailey scores with a knee to the head.
Dailey landing knees to the body.
Klajn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dailey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klajn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klajn shoots in but Dailey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klajn shoots in and drives through. Dailey sprawls well.
Dailey looks to land a body kick but Klajn moved away.
Dailey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klajn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klajn misses with a takedown attempt - Dailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klajn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dailey but Dailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klajn shoots in looking for a takedown. Dailey tries to sprawl out of it but Klajn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Klajn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klajn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klajn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klajn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dailey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klajn tries for a kimura but Dailey is defending well.
Dailey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klajn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klajn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dailey keeps working.
Klajn trying to mount his opponent but Dailey defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klajn is looking for a kimura here.
Klajn is looking to take a break and control but Dailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klajn prevents Dailey from standing back up.
Klajn controlling the action here.
Dailey wants to control but Klajn is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klajn is looking for a kimura here.
Dailey is trying to control but can't.
Dailey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klajn trying to control but Dailey is working from the bottom.
Dailey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klajn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dailey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Klajn, up you get!
Klajn shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klajn.
Dailey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klajn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dailey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klajn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klajn is looking to advance position but Dailey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dailey tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klajn tries to hold on but Dailey postures up.
Dailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klajn regains half guard.
Klajn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dailey's back!
Klajn wants to control but Dailey is keeping busy.
Klajn working for the choke.
Dailey can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remigiusz Klajn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dailey 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Dailey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Beaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jeff Bakreek enters the cage!
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Beaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bakreek is trying to control Beaker's posture but Beaker avoids it.
Beaker prevents Bakreek from escaping the position.
Beaker tries to move to mount but Bakreek blocks the move with his legs.
Beaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bakreek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bakreek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beaker tries to advance to mount but Bakreek denies him.
Beaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakreek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaker tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakreek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek is looking to reverse the position.
Beaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beaker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaker throws an elbow but Bakreek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bakreek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Beaker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beaker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bakreek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakreek struggling a bit here.
Beaker landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaker tries for a kimura but Bakreek is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beaker working the ground and pound from side control.
Bakreek looks gassed!
Beaker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bakreek's head but Bakreek avoids it well.
Bakreek struggling a bit here.
Beaker moves into full mount!
Beaker has hold of Bakreek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bakreek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaker lands with some strikes.
Bakreek can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Beaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beaker landing shots from mount.
Beaker landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Beaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beaker landing punches.
Bakreek is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Beaker! Bakreek is hurt baaadly! Beaker is firing away with more strikes - Bakreek is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pete Beaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonius Banderos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonius Banderos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker is trying to work for a kimura but Banderos is defending well.
Parker prevents Banderos from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Banderos tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Banderos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Parker off and cradles Banderos's limp body as Parker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Travis Parker!
Travis Parker retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Vassiljev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cruize (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anatoli Vassiljev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cruize!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruize tests Vassiljev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nick Cruize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vassiljev shoots in but Cruize avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruize swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vassiljev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruize as he avoids it easily.
Cruize defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vassiljev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vassiljev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vassiljev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vassiljev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruize misses with a wild combination.
Cruize throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruize throws a nice looking combination but Vassiljev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vassiljev stuns Cruize with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruize throws the left hand but Vassiljev avoids the punch easily.
Cruize takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vassiljev shoots in for a takedown but Cruize shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruize showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vassiljev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassiljev ducks under a wild hook from Cruize.
Vassiljev shoots in but Cruize avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a leg kick.
Cruize looks gassed!
Cruize ducks right into an uppercut from Vassiljev.
It looks like Nick Cruize has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Vassiljev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruize which made him look bad.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a nice body shot.
Vassiljev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vassiljev fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vassiljev looks for a takedown but Cruize sprawls well.
Vassiljev slips under a jab from Cruize.
Vassiljev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruize throws a combination that misses
and Vassiljev counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruize throws the left hand but Vassiljev avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassiljev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruize.
Cruize scores with a three punch combo!
Vassiljev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruize tries to sprawl out of it but Vassiljev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruize manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vassiljev!
Cruize keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vassiljev misses with the combination.
Cruize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vassiljev shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruize throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vassiljev counters with a left to the body.
Cruize throws a looping overhand right but Vassiljev ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Vassiljev with that takedown attempt.
Vassiljev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruize.
Cruize leaves Vassiljev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruize scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vassiljev in his tracks.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a two punch combo.
Vassiljev shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruize sprawls well. He's pushed Vassiljev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vassiljev looks for a takedown but Cruize sprawls well.
Cruize misses with a wild combination.
Cruize loads up on a big right hand but Vassiljev slips the punch.
Vassiljev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruize sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vassiljev somewhat.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a straight right hand.
Cruize bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vassiljev's head.
Vassiljev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vassiljev lands in his opponent's guard.
Vassiljev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassiljev wants to pass the guard but Cruize is keeping the position.
Vassiljev prevents Cruize from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vassiljev trying to control but Cruize is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Vassiljev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cruize's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vassiljev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruize.
Vassiljev dips to his left and cracks Cruize with an uppercut!
Vassiljev lands a jab-cross combination.
Cruize throws a shot from downtown. Vassiljev moves away and avoids it.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a series of strikes. Cruize will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruize stuffs the takedown attempt from Vassiljev. Vassiljev gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cruize is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cruize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruize might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cruize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a left to the body.
Cruize defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vassiljev.
Vassiljev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vassiljev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vassiljev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vassiljev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vassiljev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vassiljev is looking to wear down Cruize with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vassiljev shoots in for a takedown but Cruize shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vassiljev counters with a two punch combo.
Vassiljev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruize swivels and escapes.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Vassiljev is going to stand back up.
Cruize has one foot on Vassiljev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vassiljev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vassiljev tries for a takedown but Cruize sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruize scores with a jab.
Vassiljev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruize pinned against the cage. Cruize gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Cruize.
Nick Cruize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vassiljev dodges the punch combination from Cruize.
Anatoli Vassiljev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruize throws a combination that misses
and Vassiljev counters with a takedown into side control.
Vassiljev wants to control but Cruize is keeping him busy.
Cruize is pushing Vassiljev's head away, looking to escape. Vassiljev manages to hold on to the position though.
Vassiljev trying to control the action but Cruize is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruize is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vassiljev connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vassiljev wants to control for a moment but Cruize uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vassiljev is trying to control. Cruize wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vassiljev misses with a head shot. Cruize uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vassiljev wants to control from the top but Cruize keeps moving.
Vassiljev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruize works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vassiljev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vassiljev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoli Vassiljev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cruize's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vassiljev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruize lands the left hand.
Vassiljev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruize.
Cruize lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vassiljev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vassiljev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruize's half guard.
Vassiljev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vassiljev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vassiljev stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassiljev misses with an uppercut. Cruize saw that one coming.
Cruize falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruize is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vassiljev is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassiljev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruize, up you get!
Cruize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vassiljev misses with a double jab.
Vassiljev ducks under a wild hook from Cruize.
Vassiljev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruize defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vassiljev.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruize scores with a four punch combination!
Cruize connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vassiljev connects with the punch.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Cruize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vassiljev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruize throws out the jab.
Cruize throws a combination that misses
and Vassiljev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vassiljev is defended easily by Cruize.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruize thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vassiljev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vassiljev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruize throws a combination that misses
and Vassiljev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vassiljev wants to stand but Cruize has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruize wants to get back to his feet but Vassiljev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vassiljev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruize wants to stand but Vassiljev is controlling the position.
Vassiljev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vassiljev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruize avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anatoli Vassiljev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Cruize's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vassiljev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruize sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruize misses with the combination.
Cruize falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a series of strikes. Cruize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruize throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vassiljev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vassiljev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruize sprawls well. Cruize wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vassiljev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vassiljev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vassiljev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vassiljev counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruize shrugs it off.
Vassiljev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruize tries to sprawl out of it but Vassiljev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruize manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vassiljev shoots in but Cruize avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruize connects with a looping right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassiljev moves forwards but Cruize connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a three punch combo that has Cruize backing up. Cruize nods at Vassiljev to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vassiljev lands a right hook to the body.
Vassiljev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vassiljev.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vassiljev is defended easily by Cruize.
Vassiljev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruize is out of range and Vassiljev settles back down.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vassiljev lands with a right hand.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassiljev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vassiljev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruize pinned against the cage. Cruize gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruize scores with a nice strike.
Anatoli Vassiljev is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Cruize.
Nice shot lands for Cruize.
Vassiljev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruize.
Cruize throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vassiljev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Vassiljev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vassiljev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruize circles away.
Vassiljev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruize sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vassiljev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruize smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruize throws a series of strikes that have Vassiljev backpedaling.
Cruize falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cruize is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cruize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vassiljev counters with a series of strikes. Cruize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vassiljev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruize lunges at Vassiljev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vassiljev's hand.
Vassiljev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a thumping low kick.
Vassiljev fails with the takedown.
Cruize falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruize thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cruize moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vassiljev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruize.
Cruize throws a looping overhand right but Vassiljev ducks down to avoid it.
Vassiljev closes the distance and clinches up with Cruize, looking for a takedown. Vassiljev pushes Cruize against the cage but Cruize circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruize connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruize throws the left hand but Vassiljev avoids the punch easily.
Vassiljev fails with the takedown.
Cruize has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruize scores with a four punch combination!
Cruize scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vassiljev closes the distance and clinches up with Cruize, looking for a takedown. Vassiljev pushes Cruize against the cage but Cruize circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruize misses with the combination.
Cruize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vassiljev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruize as he jumps to the side.
Cruize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Cruize misses.
Cruize blocks a head kick by Vassiljev.
A nice combination there by Cruize.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anatoli Vassiljev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cruize's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cruize. No joy for Vassiljev on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Cruize.
Cruize works the jab nicely.
Vassiljev is rocked!
Cruize stuffs the takedown.
Vassiljev dodges the punch combination from Cruize.
Vassiljev throws a sloppy head kick and Cruize moves out of range easily.
Vassiljev walks into a left hand.
Oh Vassiljev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Cruize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vassiljev seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruize thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cruize misses with a double jab
and Vassiljev counters with a series of strikes. Cruize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vassiljev tries for a takedown but Cruize sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoli Vassiljev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruize.
Cruize throws a one two combo.
Cruize swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassiljev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruize pinned against the cage. Cruize gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruize throws a series of punches but Vassiljev avoids them all with ease.
Vassiljev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cruize lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruize crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vassiljev - the referee stops the clock and Cruize gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vassiljev. Cruize manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vassiljev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruize sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Vassiljev misses.
Jab from Cruize.
Vassiljev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruize.
Cruize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vassiljev counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruize shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vassiljev.
Cruize closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruize stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruize wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a head kick.
Vassiljev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vassiljev.
Cruize uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vassiljev has time to react.
Cruize misses with a two punch combination.
Vassiljev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruize circles away.
Vassiljev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruize lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Cruize.
Vassiljev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruize.
Vassiljev throws a series of strikes that have Cruize backpedaling.
Vassiljev tries a head kick but it misses.
Vassiljev throws a one two combo.
Cruize has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vassiljev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a nice body kick.
Vassiljev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vassiljev throws a sloppy head kick and Cruize moves out of range easily.
Vassiljev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Cruize finds it's target.
Cruize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vassiljev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruize throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassiljev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruize swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vassiljev counters with a leg kick.
Vassiljev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruize swivels and escapes.
Cruize falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a two punch combo.
Cruize throws a jab but it's blocked by Vassiljev.
Cruize misses with a few strikes there.
Cruize avoids the head kick by Vassiljev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruize throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vassiljev.
Vassiljev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vassiljev looks to land a combination. Cruize sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vassiljev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruize sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruize lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vassiljev backs up against the cage.
Vassiljev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruize has time to react.
Cruize dodges the punch combination from Vassiljev.
Cruize lands with a nice combination. Vassiljev backs away looking to recover.
Cruize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruize takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cruize misses with a combination
and Vassiljev counters with a series of strikes. Cruize will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Vassiljev lands but Cruize takes it in his stride.
Nick Cruize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anatoli Vassiljev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vassiljev shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruize throws a combination that misses
and Vassiljev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cruize.
Well Vassiljev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoli Vassiljev!
Anatoli Vassiljev is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roland Tumpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Candinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Tumpert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Tumpert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Candinni!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candinni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tumpert.
Candinni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tumpert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Candinni's half guard.
Tumpert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Candinni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tumpert.
Candinni is looking to improve his position.
Candinni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Candinni moves into full guard.
Tumpert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candinni wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumpert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Candinni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Candinni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Candinni!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tumpert gets back to half guard.
Candinni is keen to just control but Tumpert is a slippery customer.
Tumpert regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Candinni.
Candinni trying to control the position from guard on top but Tumpert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Candinni wants to pass the guard but Tumpert is keeping the position.
Tumpert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Candinni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tumpert keeping moving, preventing Candinni from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumpert has a closed guard, preventing Candinni from standing up.
Candinni stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tumpert throws up his legs and catches Candinni in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Candinni tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tumpert! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roland Tumpert!
Roland Tumpert is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrgen Veber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jyrgen Veber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
Thomas with a jab.
Veber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veber dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Veber's head and hops out.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Veber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Veber persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Veber is breathing heavily.
Veber shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Veber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrgen Veber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Veber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Veber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Veber's body.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Oooh a lovely combination from Thomas sends Veber down but not out. Thomas dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Jyrgen Veber has been cut.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veber tries to buck Thomas off but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas stands up and beckons Veber to his feet.
Veber tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Veber's head.
Veber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas advances to half guard.
Veber actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Veber defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Veber to stand up.
Thomas scores with a takedown into Veber's guard.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Veber shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up from half guard.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veber rather than just go for the knockout.
Veber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thumps Veber with a low kick.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Veber sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Veber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas tries to control but Veber wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veber 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.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Veber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Veber is defending well.
Veber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas passes to full mount!
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
Veber is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Veber off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Veber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veber manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Veber's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas is looking to stand up but Veber won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyrgen Veber's cut.
That's time! Veber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Veber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Veber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Veber postures up.
Veber looking to pass the guard.
Veber stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas is pulling down on Veber's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Veber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Veber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Veber tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is trying to control Veber's posture but Veber avoids it.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Veber off and has taken his back!
Veber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Veber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thomas's guard. Nice work there by Veber.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veber is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jyrgen Veber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Veber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veber doesn't seem bothered though.
Veber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thomas is working for a guillotine from mount but Veber frees his head quite easily.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Veber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Veber shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Veber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veber did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas decides to return to a standing position.
Veber shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas stuns Veber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Veber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veber wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Veber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyrgen Veber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veber's half guard.
Veber actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thomas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Veber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Veber shrugs it off.
Veber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas looking to control but Veber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas working for a guillotine from mount but Veber is in no mood to give up.
Thomas wants to finish this one by submission but Veber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veber is working hard here to advance position.
Veber has given up his back here. Will Thomas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Veber fending off the submission attempt from Thomas.
Veber breaks Thomas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Veber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veber wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veber defends well.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Veber isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas 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.
Veber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas has his foot on Veber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veber works his way back into a safe position though.
Veber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jack Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas seems keen to control Veber's posture.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Veber tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling Veber's posture.
Veber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veber won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying to keep Veber in close.
Veber advances position into side control!
Veber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Veber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Veber is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Veber is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veber prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas pulls Veber in close to prevent any damage.
Veber pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Veber seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyrgen Veber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Veber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas leaves Veber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Veber looking for submissions off his back.
Veber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Veber actively working from the bottom here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veber tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Veber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas advances to mount.
Thomas get's back to his feet.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Veber sees coming a mile off.
Veber shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Thomas tries for a kimura but Veber is defending well.
Veber regains half guard.
Veber looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thomas working for a submission but Veber is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Veber is surviving well by controlling Thomas's body position as best he can.
Veber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thomas trying to control but Veber is having none of it.
Thomas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Veber is trying to improve his position.
Thomas trying to control the action but Veber is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veber is looking for a sweep.
Thomas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thomas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Veber is surviving well by controlling Thomas's body position as best he can.
Thomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Veber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jyrgen Veber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veber at a distance.
Thomas stuns Veber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas sizes up Veber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Veber!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Veber moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Veber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Veber looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Veber to get to his feet.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veber walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
No luck for Veber with that takedown attempt.
Veber gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Veber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Veber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Veber is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Veber defending well.
Veber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Veber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to keep Veber in close.
Veber looking to pass the guard.
Thomas pulls Veber in close to prevent any damage.
Veber drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Veber off! Veber jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas has his foot on Veber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veber works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veber drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Veber off! Veber jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas pushes Veber off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas stands and throws Veber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veber is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veber keeps working.
Jyrgen Veber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veber throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thomas!
Jack Thomas is the new welterweight champion!
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