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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahammed Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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179 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahammed Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahammed Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahammed Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Sanchez pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanchez is working Gracie over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Sanchez controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanchez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahammed Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Rico Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahammed Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sanchez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie has Sanchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanchez tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Sanchez's guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahammed Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sanchez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sanchez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Gracie is striking well from the back but Sanchez escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rico Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Strider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strider has chosen Neurosonic - Until I die as his entrance music. Eric Strider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Strider!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bray tries to keep at a distance but Strider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bray wants a takedown.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Bray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strider closes the distance and clinches.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Strider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Angus Bray has been cut.
Bray is breathing heavily.
Strider creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bray's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Strider.
Bray is rocked!
Strider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Bray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strider scores a nice knee to the body.
Strider lands a good knee to the midsection. Bray won't want to take too many of those.
Bray seems to have got his legs back now.
Strider lands an elbow inside that Bray shrugs off.
Strider scores a nice knee to the body.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Strider.
Strider is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strider lands a damaging elbow.
Strider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bray takes an elbow to the temple.
Angus Bray's cut is getting worse.
Strider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strider lands a shot to the body.
Strider lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strider lands a shoulder strike.
Angus Bray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strider lands a knee to the body.
Strider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Strider.
A right hook to the body lands for Strider.
Strider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Strider lands a good knee to the midsection. Bray won't want to take too many of those.
Strider prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strider lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Strider.
Jeez, Angus Bray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bray can't get the takedown.
Strider working Bray over with knees to the body.
Strider lands a knee to the head.
Strider lands an elbow just above Bray 's eye.
Strider working Bray over with knees to the body.
Strider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strider pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strider prevents it.
Strider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strider closes the distance and pushes Bray back into the cage.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Strider.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strider obliges.
Bray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bray doesn't seem bothered though.
Strider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strider with a knee to the head.
Bray wants a takedown.
Bray goes for a takedown attempt but Strider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strider tries to avoid it but Bray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strider to the ground. Strider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bray momentarily.
Strider stuffs the takedown.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bray needs to keep his hands up - Strider had a free shot at his head there.
Strider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strider defends it nicely.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strider gets a clinch.
Strider lands an elbow that stopped Bray in his tracks for a moment.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strider lands an elbow inside that Bray shrugs off.
Strider comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strider crunches a lovely knee into Bray's ribcage.
Strider landing knees to the body.
Bray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bray goes for a takedown attempt but Strider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strider did well to prevent Bray getting side control.
Strider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bray.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strider kicks Bray off and gets back to his feet.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt.
Strider swinging wildly here.
Bray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bray works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bray unloads with some shots from mount but Strider bucks and avoids them well.
Bray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Bray.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bray landing strikes from the mount.
Bray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Strider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Bray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bray.
Strider works Bray's body with a nice hook.
Strider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bray at a distance.
Strider gets a clinch.
Strider lands a nice knee to the body.
Strider digs a right hand into Bray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bray's gas tank.
Strider is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strider lands a damaging elbow.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strider scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strider connects with a knee to the head.
Bray takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Strider.
Bray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bray is trying to drag Strider to the mat but Strider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Strider.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bray can't get the takedown.
Bray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strider is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strider landing knees to the head.
Strider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strider.
Strider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bray.
Strider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strider prevents it.
Strider is working Bray over against the cage.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strider prevents it.
Bray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strider creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bray's defenses.
Strider scores with a knee to the head.
Bray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strider lands a good knee to the midsection. Bray won't want to take too many of those.
Bray wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Strider.
Bray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bray tries for a takedown but Strider manages to get underhooks.
Strider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strider lands a good knee to the midsection. Bray won't want to take too many of those.
Bray has Strider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strider crunches a lovely knee into Bray's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strider gets underhooks to prevent Bray's takedown attempt.
A short right from Strider.
Bray tries to score a body lock takedown but Strider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strider connects with a knee to the head.
Strider lands a nice knee to the body.
Strider crunches a lovely knee into Bray's ribcage.
Bray tries to score a body lock takedown but Strider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strider landing knees to the body.
Strider lands an elbow inside that Bray shrugs off.
Bray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strider has managed to clinch.
Strider connects with a knee to the head.
Bray has Strider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strider stops a takedown attempt from Bray.
Strider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bray backwards.
Bray tries for a takedown but Strider manages to get underhooks.
Bray goes for a takedown attempt but Strider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strider tries to avoid it but Bray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strider to the ground. Strider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strider instigates a clinch.
Bray tries to score a body lock takedown but Strider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Bray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strider clinches up with Bray and pushes him back against the cage.
Bray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Strider.
Bray has Strider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Strider.
Strider lands a nice knee to the body.
Strider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bray takes an elbow to the temple.
Bray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strider lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strider.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Bray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bray. That did some damage!
Bray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strider but Strider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strider tries to close the distance and clinch but Bray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angus Bray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Strider. No joy for Bray on that attempt.
Bray shoots for a takedown but Strider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bray tries to keep at a distance but Strider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strider scores a nice knee to the body.
Strider stops a takedown attempt from Bray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strider lands a nice elbow.
Bray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bray tries for a takedown but Strider manages to get underhooks.
Bray wants a takedown.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bray wants a takedown.
Strider landing knees to the body.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strider prevents it.
Bray tries to score a body lock takedown but Strider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strider.
Strider lands an elbow inside that Bray shrugs off.
Strider stops a takedown attempt from Bray.
Strider scores with a knee to the head.
Strider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bray has Strider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strider gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strider prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Strider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus Bray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Strider doesn't manage to clinch there - Bray circles away.
Bray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Bray or perhaps it was just good defense by Strider which made him look bad.
Bray walks into a straight right hand from Strider.
Bray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strider closes the distance and clinches.
Bray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strider has Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bray takes a shot to the head.
Strider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bray's face.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Bray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strider darts in and clinches Bray up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strider is pressed up against the cage. Bray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strider down to the mat. Strider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strider fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bray is defended easily by Strider.
Bray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bray throws a strike but Strider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Strider stands up and waves to Bray to follow him.
Eric Strider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bray shoots in for a double leg but Strider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strider moves into the clinch.
Strider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bray.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strider prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Strider as the two fighters clinch.
Bray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strider gets underhooks to prevent Bray's takedown attempt.
Strider lands an elbow inside.
Bray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strider pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strider rushes Bray and presses him up against the cage.
Strider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strider working Bray over with knees to the body.
Bray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strider throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strider.
Strider has Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
Eric Strider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strider gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strider lands an elbow inside.
Strider lands an elbow that stopped Bray in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray is working for takedown but Strider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strider lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Angus Bray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eric Strider!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brentwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medici's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Aerials" by System of a Down. Bruce Brentwood told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
5 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Medici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Brentwood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medici thows a body shot but no joy.
Brentwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medici moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brentwood.
Medici connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bruce Brentwood has been cut.
Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brentwood manages to avoid it.
Brentwood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Medici!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medici is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brentwood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Medici because Brentwood loaded up on that one.
Brentwood raining down shots from the mount!
Medici is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brentwood controlling the pace for now.
Brentwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medici really wants to buck Brentwood off and get back to his feet.
Brentwood tries to control but Medici wriggling away.
Medici really wants to buck Brentwood off and get back to his feet.
Brentwood lands a big elbow.
Brentwood postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Medici looks a forlorn figure.
Medici is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brentwood wants to control the pace but Medici is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medici is trying to stand up.
Brentwood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Medici has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brentwood unloads with some shots from mount but Medici bucks and avoids them well.
Brentwood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Medici takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Medici really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Medici is squirming around, avoiding Brentwood's attempts to control the action.
Medici is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medici is breathing heavily.
Brentwood working Medici over with strikes here.
Brentwood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Medici is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brentwood trying to control but Medici is having none of it.
Brentwood won't let Medici get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brentwood is landing with some decent strikes but Medici is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brentwood breaks from Medici's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brentwood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medici wants to get back to his feet.
Brentwood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Medici?
Brentwood lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Medici tries to buck Brentwood off but he can't manage it.
Brentwood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Medici is surviving well by controlling Brentwood's body position as best he can.
Medici is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medici in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Medici really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brentwood cracks Medici with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Brentwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Brentwood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brentwood closes the distance and clinches up with Medici, looking for a takedown. Brentwood pushes Medici against the cage but Medici circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brentwood shoots in for a takedown but Medici shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brentwood shoots in for a double leg but Medici sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonio Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Brentwood.
Medici connects with a nice looking jab.
Medici lands with a cross.
Brentwood ducks right into an uppercut from Medici.
That has opened up Bruce Brentwood's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medici drops Brentwood with a beautiful combination! Brentwood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Medici is looking for the KO!
Brentwood is rocked!
Medici moves in close and cracks Brentwood with a massive right hand! Brentwood, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Medici!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Medici!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Cauliflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Menger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to General Patton. Carl Menger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colby Cauliflower's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Cauliflower!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cauliflower's half guard.
Cauliflower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menger is looking to take a break and control but Cauliflower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cauliflower really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cauliflower wants to improve his position but Menger is controlling well.
Menger is trying to control the action in half guard but Cauliflower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cauliflower defending well though.
Menger is nestled in close to Cauliflower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cauliflower wants to control but Menger is keeping busy.
Menger is working for a submission of some sort.
Menger is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menger wants to take a breather but Cauliflower is having none of it.
Menger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Menger prevents Cauliflower from improving his position.
Menger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cauliflower keeps working.
Menger wants to work for an arm triangle but Cauliflower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Menger is breathing heavily.
Menger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menger dodges the punch combination from Cauliflower.
A slapping leg kick lands for Menger.
Cauliflower moves forwards but Menger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cauliflower looks for a takedown but Menger sprawls well.
Cauliflower changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cauliflower off and has taken his back!
Menger working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Cauliflower is doing well to defend. Menger seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Cauliflower is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Menger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fausto Carmelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Carmelon misses.
Carmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmelon scores with a decent looking hook.
D dodges the punch combination from Carmelon.
Carmelon lands with a good body shot.
Carmelon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmelon.
Carmelon looks to land a left hand but D moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carmelon. D does a little dance to reset his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by D.
D is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carmelon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carmelon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but D wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
D is trying to get an arm triangle but Carmelon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carmelon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for D but great work by Carmelon.
Carmelon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carmelon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
D looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Carmelon.
Carmelon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carmelon swinging wildly here.
D ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carmelon takes a swing at D's ribcage but misses.
Carmelon throws a right hand that D ducks under and follows up with a left that D also avoids with ease.
Carmelon throws a series of punches but D moves out of range.
Carmelon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from D.
Carmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D slips a jab and a cross from Carmelon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
Fausto Carmelon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmelon.
D uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmelon.
Carmelon lands a really nice looking cross but D seems unphased.
Carmelon misses with a wild body shot.
D dives in and grabs Carmelon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carmelon pushes down on D's head and hops out.
Carmelon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D.
D ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D keeps the fight on the outside.
D decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D is working for a kimura but Carmelon is defending it quite comfortably.
D is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carmelon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
D is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carmelon sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carmelon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carmelon swinging wildly here.
Carmelon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carmelon throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Carmelon. No joy for D on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Carmelon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from D.
Horrible takedown by D or perhaps it was just good defense by Carmelon which made him look bad.
Fausto Carmelon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
D is breathing heavily.
Carmelon throws a hook but D blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon tries to clinch up.
Carmelon slaps away a takedown attempt from D, before circling back to the center of the mat.
D dives in and grabs Carmelon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carmelon pushes down on D's head and hops out.
Carmelon looks to land a combination but D avoids it well.
Carmelon tries to close the distance and clinch but D swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carmelon.
Carmelon throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.
D moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmelon doesn't manage to clinch there - D circles away.
D keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carmelon.
D gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
D is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carmelon.
Carmelon misses with a body shot.
Carmelon misses with a straight left.
Carmelon throws a right and a left that D avoids nicely.
Carmelon tries to clinch there but D circles away.
Carmelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmelon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D manages to avoid it.
D fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carmelon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carmelon pinned against the cage. Carmelon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carmelon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carmelon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fausto Carmelon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by D.
Carmelon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmelon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D shoots in but Carmelon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carmelon looks to score with a jab to the body but D is just out of range.
Fausto Carmelon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Carmelon. No joy for D on that attempt.
D shoots in and drives through. Carmelon sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon tries to close the distance and clinch but D swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carmelon leaves D with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmelon misses with a few strikes there.
D tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmelon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten D somewhat.
Carmelon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmelon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carmelon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carmelon throws a looping overhand right but D ducks down to avoid it.
Carmelon doesn't manage to clinch there - D circles away.
Carmelon swinging wildly here.
Carmelon leaves D with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carmelon misses with a straight left.
Carmelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmelon misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmelon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carmelon throws out a powerful jab.
D fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D.
Carmelon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but D paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carmelon misses with an uppercut.
D gets the takedown into side control.
Carmelon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
D wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carmelon, who protects the arm well.
D is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carmelon has escaped the position, nice work there.
D wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carmelon, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carmelon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked D off and has taken his back!
Carmelon throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting D!
What can D do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D covering up well and avoiding damage.
D trying to control the hands but Carmelon won't let him.
Fausto Carmelon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on D's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carmelon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can D do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Carmelon missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fausto Carmelon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carmelon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fausto Carmelon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gearge jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. gearge jone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, gearge jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in jone's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally trying to control the pace.
I looks like MacRally might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
jone wants to get back to full guard.
jone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacRally prevents jone from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jone tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacRally swats him away and circles back towards the center.
jone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from jone. MacRally does a little dance to reset his feet.
jone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacRally preventing the sweep.
MacRally is stalling in the full guard.
jone has momentary wrist control but MacRally slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacRally.
jone wants to stand up but MacRally is controlling him.
MacRally slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jone has momentary wrist control but MacRally slips an elbow through the middle.
MacRally throws a big right hand that misses.
jone looking for a sweep. Not yet jone, not yet.
MacRally not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
jone wants to get back to his feet but MacRally passes into half guard.
MacRally is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MacRally looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacRally is working away from the top position though.
MacRally prevents jone from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate MacRally dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
jone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
jone is looking to clinch but MacRally is avoiding it.
MacRally fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jone sprawls well initially but MacRally persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
jone is trying to stand.
jone trying to hold on to MacRally's head to control him but MacRally postures up.
MacRally controlling the action here.
jone is trying to get back to full guard.
jone wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally trying to control the pace.
jone wants to improve his position but MacRally is controlling well.
jone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacRally controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
jone wants to improve his position but MacRally is controlling well.
jone is trying to maintain the position but MacRally is very close to passing his half guard.
MacRally is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate MacRally.
jone fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally avoids a kick to the body.
jone checks a leg kick.
MacRally lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jone backs up against the cage.
MacRally throws a quick inside leg kick.
jone tries to clinch up.
jone misses with the combination.
MacRally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jone shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRally sprawls well. He's pushed jone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
jone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
jone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jone fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacRally fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRally takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
jone tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by MacRally.
MacRally cracks a nice hook into jone's ribs.
MacRally tests jone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
jone throws a sloppy head kick and MacRally moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
jone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacRally to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacRally controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacRally pushes down on jone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacRally drops an elbow to the side of jone's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate MacRally showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacRally listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacRally blocks a head kick by jone.
gearge jone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRally darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jone pushes MacRally off looking to stand but MacRally dives back in and keeps control.
MacRally performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
jone tries to kick MacRally off in order to stand up. MacRally Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
jone tries to escape but MacRally is in control.
MacRally working the head with strikes.
MacRally controls the position.
Nate MacRally has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jone struggling a bit here.
jone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
jone is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jone is trying to strike from the bottom but MacRally has passed into full mount.
jone holds on, trying desperately to control.
MacRally has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jone's face.
jone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
MacRally dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally scoring with strikes but jone is staying in there.
MacRally with shots to the head and body - jone looks very uncomfortable down there.
jone is working to get back to half guard.
MacRally sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nate MacRally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
gearge jone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacRally controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate MacRally comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacRally has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate MacRally!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Audet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Peas - Pump it. Repe Sorsa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Audet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audet tries to clinch but Sorsa is having none of it.
Audet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sorsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Audet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Audet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Audet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Audet has Sorsa up against the cage in a clinch.
Audet looking to throw knees to the head but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
Audet misses with a knee to the head.
Sorsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sorsa tries to break the clinch but Audet is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audet keeps control of Sorsa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorsa breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Sorsa.
Sorsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorsa scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa misses with a wild combination.
Nathan Audet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Audet doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorsa circles away.
Sorsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Audet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Audet clinches up with Sorsa and pushes him back against the cage.
Audet with a knee to the head.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sorsa tries to break the clinch but Audet is controlling the position.
Sorsa tries to score a body lock takedown but Audet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Audet crunches a lovely knee into Sorsa's ribcage.
Audet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sorsa's defenses.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Nice elbow from Audet.
Sorsa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Audet connects with a knee to the head.
Audet misses with a knee strike.
Sorsa is stalling here.
Sorsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sorsa looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Audet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorsa blocks it with crossed arms.
Audet misses with a knee to the head.
Audet misses with a knee strike.
Sorsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorsa can't break the clinch.
Audet connects with a knee to the head.
Audet looking to throw knees to the head but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
Audet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sorsa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audet misses with an elbow over the top.
Audet misses with a knee to the head.
Audet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sorsa blocks it with crossed arms.
Audet trying to control the position but instead, Sorsa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Audet into the cage.
Sorsa is trying to break the clinch but Audet is controlling him.
Audet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sorsa's defenses.
Sorsa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Audet has him pressed against the cage.
Audet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sorsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorsa throws a nice looking combination but Audet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sorsa tries to land a leg kick but Audet saw it coming and moves away.
Audet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Audet tries to clinch up.
Donk. Sorsa catches Audet right on the button with a cross.
Sorsa misses with a body shot.
Audet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sorsa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Audet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorsa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Audet walks into a left hand.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Audet is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Audet circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan Audet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Audet pushes Sorsa up against the cage in a clinch.
Audet tries a knee to the head but Sorsa blocks it.
Audet prevents Sorsa from breaking the clinch.
Audet scores a nice knee to the body.
Audet landing knees to the head.
Audet landing knees to the body.
Audet looking to throw knees to the head but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
Audet tries to land a knee to the head but Sorsa blocks with his arms.
Sorsa managing to block the knees to the body from Audet.
Audet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sorsa's face.
Sorsa has had enough of the clinch but Audet keeps him there for the moment.
Audet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorsa's efforts to push away.
Audet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sorsa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sorsa is trying to break the clinch but Audet has him pressed against the cage.
Audet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Audet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Audet tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Audet moves in looking to clinch but Sorsa pushes him off.
Sorsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Audet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Sorsa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Audet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audet tries to clinch up but Sorsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sorsa misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Audet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sorsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sorsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Audet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Audet.
Audet wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sorsa. No joy for Audet on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Audet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorsa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorsa drops Audet with a nice combination! Sorsa dives into Audet's guard, looking to finish!
Audet is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Audet has been cut.
Audet keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Oh Audet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Audet keeping full guard, as Sorsa tries to pass.
Audet seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Sorsa advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Audet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorsa is looking to take a break and control but Audet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is taking a breather. Audet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Audet wants to get back to full guard.
Sorsa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Audet!
Sorsa unloads with some shots from mount but Audet bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Audet regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Audet trying to control from the bottom.
Sorsa wants to take a breather but Audet is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorsa wants to stand up but Audet is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Audet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Audet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorsa throws out a loose jab but Audet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Audet tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Audet shoots and misses
and Sorsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Audet clinches but Sorsa breaks the clinch
and Sorsa counters with a left and a right that stings Audet.
Audet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorsa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Audet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Audet tries to clinch
enabling Sorsa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorsa throws a series of punches but Audet avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sorsa, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet throws a chopping leg kick but Sorsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Audet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sorsa counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Sorsa.
Audet clinches but Sorsa breaks the clinch
and Sorsa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Audet off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sorsa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Audet was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Repe Sorsa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Stenmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. The key to victory for Super Dude has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Dude!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ove Stenmark!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenmark misses with a wild body shot.
Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenmark manages to avoid it.
Stenmark fails to land the takedown.
Dude misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude throws a solid leg kick but Stenmark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Dude throws a shot from downtown. Stenmark moves away and avoids it.
Dude throws a right hand that Stenmark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stenmark also avoids with ease.
Stenmark takes a swing at Dude's ribcage but misses.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dude looks to land a left hand but Stenmark moved out of range nicely.
Super Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude misses with a looping right.
Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenmark manages to avoid it.
Stenmark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenmark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude misses with a low kick.
Stenmark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dude is looking to chop away at Stenmark's legs.
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.
Stenmark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Stenmark persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing.
Super Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Stenmark.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Dude misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenmark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Dude dominated that round.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stenmark moves out of range of the body kick from Dude.
Dude misses with a wild body shot.
Dude feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenmark's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenmark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dude.
Stenmark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws and low kick but Stenmark moves out of range easily.
Dude defending well as Stenmark loads up on a big left hand.
Dude throws a leg kick which misses Stenmark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenmark tries to avoid it.
Super Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dude lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stenmark will feel that in the morning.
Dude throws a body kick that misses.
Stenmark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Stenmark defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenmark checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a leg kick.
Dude throws the kick towards the body but Stenmark avoids it.
Dude shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dude throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stenmark misses with a looping left.
Dude thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stenmark if he has to take too many more of those.
Dude tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenmark is able to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude tries to bum rush Stenmark with a series of wild strikes but Stenmark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Dude dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Dude misses.
Stenmark avoids the body shot from Dude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenmark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stenmark misses with a body shot
and Dude counters with a low kick, right behind Stenmark 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
Dude looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenmark is just out of range.
Stenmark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenmark checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dude connects with a nice looking jab.
Dude will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Dude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenmark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dude was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenmark.
Dude throws a body punch but Stenmark moves out of range.
Dude throws a push kick but Stenmark slaps the foot to one side.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenmark.
Stenmark misses with a hook to the body
and Dude counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
Dude scores with a leg kick.
Dude throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenmark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dude!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dude tries to hold on but Stenmark pushes him away.
Dude is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stenmark 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. Dude turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stenmark off and cradles Dude's limp body as Stenmark celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ove Stenmark!
Ove Stenmark is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubberboot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David Hasselhoff- This Is The Moment. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Max!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubberboot circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot tries a head kick but it misses.
Max misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max stuffs the takedown.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Rubberboot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubberboot scores with a spinning back kick!
Max scoring well with a low kick there.
Max lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubberboot circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Max lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubberboot doesn't seem phased though.
Rubberboot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Max wants to clinch.
Scott Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubberboot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Max swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanGuy Rubberboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Max.
Rubberboot throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Max lands with a thumping leg kick.
Max throws the left hand but Rubberboot avoids the punch easily.
Rubberboot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Max counters with a big head kick but Rubberboot shrugs it off.
Scott Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubberboot fails with the takedown
and Max counters with a leg kick.
Max stuffs the takedown.
Max throws a head kick but Rubberboot moves out of range.
Rubberboot blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubberboot fails with the takedown
and Max connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubberboot is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubberboot throws a combination that misses
and Max counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Max looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Max tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubberboot was well out of range. Poor timing from Max.
Max clobbers Rubberboot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubberboot shoots in and bounces Max off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Max pulls Rubberboot in close to prevent any damage.
Rubberboot stopping the sweep attempt from Max.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max controlling the position.
Rubberboot tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Rubberboot being controlled here momentarily.
Rubberboot has gone for a leg lock! Max slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rubberboot's guard.
Max working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubberboot working a defensive guard here.
Max 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.
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.
Rubberboot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Max is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rubberboot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubberboot is trying to control the position but Max postures up.
Rubberboot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Max is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rubberboot has his takedown stuffed
and Max counters with an inside leg kick.
Max with a jab.
Max scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Max throws a body punch but Rubberboot moves out of range.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Rubberboot moves out of range easily.
Max ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubberboot avoids the body shot from Max.
Rubberboot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rubberboot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Max throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubberboot.
Max will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubberboot misses with a combination
and Max counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot shoots and misses
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Max.
Rubberboot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubberboot shoots and misses
and Max counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanGuy Rubberboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max lands a nice hook to Rubberboot's body. Rubberboot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubberboot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Max counters with a nice leg kick.
JeanGuy Rubberboot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Max throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubberboot misses with the body kick
and Max counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Max looks to land a right hand but Rubberboot moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Max tries to work over Rubberboot's front leg with a kick but Rubberboot checks it.
Max takes the fight into the clinch.
Max lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Max as the two fighters clinch.
Rubberboot jumps guard but Max stands there with Rubberboot around his waist. Rubberboot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Max stalling the fight.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Max just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Max walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Max cracks a nice hook into Rubberboot's ribs.
Scott Max seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Max tries to score with a low kick but Rubberboot moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Max does no damage.
Rubberboot misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Max to counter with a crisp jab.
Max throws a series of punches but Rubberboot avoids them all with ease.
Max throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rubberboot's head.
Max throws a sloppy head kick
and Rubberboot counters with a single leg into guard. Max didn't expect that.
Max keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.
Max wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rubberboot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Max looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Max tries to clinch up.
Rubberboot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Max sprawls well initially but Rubberboot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubberboot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Max is staying active underneath Rubberboot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max is pressing down on Rubberboot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rubberboot misses with a double jab
and Max connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubberboot misses with a double jab
and Max counters with a nice body shot.
Max thuds his right hand into Rubberboot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubberboot is just out of range.
Max wants to clinch up but Rubberboot keeps it at a distance.
Rubberboot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Max throws a nice looking combination but Rubberboot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Rubberboot.
Max stuffs the takedown.
Max throws a nice head kick!
Rubberboot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Max counters with a nice leg kick.
Rubberboot with a poor takedown
and Max counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanGuy Rubberboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max with a hook.
Rubberboot has his takedown stuffed
and Max cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max throws a head kick but Rubberboot moves out of range.
Max lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubberboot's sensitive parts.
Max scores with a jab to the body.
Rubberboot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Max throws a lazy head kick
and Rubberboot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max controlling the position for now.
Max wants to control but Rubberboot is keeping busy.
Rubberboot prevents Max from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to get back to his feet.
Rubberboot seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Max has recovered full guard.
Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Max looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rubberboot tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Rubberboot trying to control but Max postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot is looking to improve his position.
Max sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rubberboot trying to control from the bottom.
Max throws a strike but Rubberboot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rubberboot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Max trying to control but Rubberboot is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubberboot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Rubberboot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Max is out of range and Rubberboot settles back down.
Rubberboot shoots and misses
and Max counters with a three punch combo that has Rubberboot backing up. Rubberboot nods at Max to acknowledge the strikes.
Rubberboot misses with a takedown attempt
and Max counters with a left to the body.
Max scores with a leg kick.
Rubberboot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Max can pounce on him.
Max fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Max turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Max ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rubberboot's head.
Rubberboot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubberboot takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Max lands with a shot to the body.
Max stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubberboot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Max counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab from Max.
Max lands a head kick!
Rubberboot tries to keep at a distance but Max has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubberboot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Max smiles and moves away.
Max has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Max dodges the punch combination from Rubberboot.
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.
Rubberboot checks a low kick from Max.
Rubberboot doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Max to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanGuy Rubberboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Max scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Max lands a slapping body shot.
Max wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rubberboot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Max lands a nice hook to Rubberboot's body. Rubberboot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Max lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubberboot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Max can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot swats away the attempt to clinch by Max.
A jab from Max does it's job there.
Max lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubberboot's sensitive parts.
Max lands with a hook. Rubberboot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Max misses with a kick to the body.
Max lands with a kick to the ribs.
Max works over Rubberboot's head and body with a nice combination.
Max connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubberboot's hands.
Max throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Max scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Max catches Rubberboot right on the button with a cross.
Max throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Max feints and then cracks Rubberboot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubberboot down.
The crowd cheers as Max lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubberboot doesn't seem phased though.
Max explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Max works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Max, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Max fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubberboot.
Rubberboot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max throws a wild body kick that Rubberboot sees coming a mile off.
Rubberboot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Max lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max throws a head kick but Rubberboot moves out of range.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Rubberboot moves out of range easily.
Rubberboot moves forwards but Max connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubberboot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Max's waist but Max gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubberboot off to one side.
Max scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Max scores with a decent looking hook.
Max fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Max throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Max throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rubberboot's head.
Max lands a high kick!
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubberboot circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Max dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Max misses with a head kick.
Max cracks Rubberboot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubberboot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Max circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubberboot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Max counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubberboot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Max tries to clinch but Rubberboot is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Max.
Rubberboot misses with a takedown
and Max counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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.
Rubberboot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Max.
Max scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubberboot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max thuds a left hand into Rubberboot's body.
Rubberboot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Max lands a nice hook to Rubberboot's body. Rubberboot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Max lands a nice looking body shot.
Max misses with a two punch combination.
Max moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubberboot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Max.
Max wants to clinch up but Rubberboot keeps it at a distance.
Rubberboot slips a jab and a cross from Max.
Max stuns Rubberboot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rubberboot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Max counters with a two punch combo.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanGuy Rubberboot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot throws a leg kick
and Max counters with a left and a right that stings Rubberboot.
Rubberboot takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Max.
Max lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Max turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max takes a swing at Rubberboot's ribcage but misses.
Max throws a combination. Rubberboot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Max throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rubberboot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Max thinking.
Max looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Max bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Max. Rubberboot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubberboot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Max counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Max connects with a body shot.
Max connects with a right hand. Rubberboot shakes it off.
Max feints and then cracks Rubberboot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubberboot down.
Scott Max is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Max ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Max lands a nice hook to Rubberboot's body. Rubberboot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Max lands with a nice combination. Rubberboot backs away looking to recover.
Rubberboot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Max. Max obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Max.
Rubberboot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Max tries to clinch but Rubberboot is having none of it.
Max thumps Rubberboot with a low kick.
Rubberboot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Max can pounce on him.
Max ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Max with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Max fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max misses with a series of wild punches.
Max digs a good body shot into Rubberboot's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Max comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Max winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 43:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 43:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Max!
Scott Max is the new light heavyweight champion!
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