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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mik Vik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who let the dogs out. Martin LaFleche has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mik Vik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vik blocks the body kick.
Vik misses with a hook.
LaFleche tries to clinch but Vik is having none of it.
Vik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaFleche scores a takedown into full mount!
Vik tries to hold on but LaFleche postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LaFleche scoring with strikes but Vik is staying in there.
LaFleche sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vik is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
LaFleche thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vik is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as LaFleche tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche punishing his opponent with strikes.
LaFleche avoids the attempt from Vik to control.
LaFleche thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vik wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
Vik blocking the ground and pound.
Vik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LaFleche looking to finish with strikes here!
LaFleche misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LaFleche working the ground and pound effectively.
LaFleche looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vik is looking to improve his position but LaFleche isn't that keen on the idea.
Vik is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
LaFleche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vik is in a horrible position here. LaFleche smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vik tries to lock up and control but LaFleche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LaFleche punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaFleche prevents Vik from getting the reversal.
BOOM! LaFleche connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LaFleche throws some wild stikes that Vik manages to avoid easily.
LaFleche thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vik is trying desperately to improve position.
Vik tries to buck LaFleche off but he can't manage it.
Vik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vik is trying to stand up.
Vik is breathing heavily.
Vik is trying desperately to improve position.
LaFleche cracks Vik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vik can't escape the position.
LaFleche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vik is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by LaFleche there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
LaFleche looking to finish with strikes here!
LaFleche landing strikes from the mount and Vik is in trouble!
LaFleche thowing shots but they're missing.
LaFleche unloading with bombs!
Vik is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LaFleche throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vik tries to hold on but LaFleche postures up.
LaFleche working Vik over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin LaFleche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaFleche showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vik.
LaFleche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaFleche loads up on a big right hand but Vik slips the punch.
Vik blocks a jab.
Vik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaFleche ducks under a wild hook from Vik.
LaFleche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vik scores with the left hand. LaFleche knows he should have avoided that one.
Vik misses with a two punch combination.
Vik slips a jab from LaFleche.
LaFleche throws a body punch but Vik moves out of range.
Vik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Vik does no damage.
LaFleche lands a jab to the head.
LaFleche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mik Vik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaFleche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaFleche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vik swinging wilding here.
LaFleche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Vik.
LaFleche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vik throws the left hand but LaFleche avoids the punch easily.
LaFleche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vik moves away from the strike by LaFleche.
Jab, jab by Vik - just one landing.
LaFleche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vik misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Vik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaFleche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vik missing with a left hand there. LaFleche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vik lunges at LaFleche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaFleche's hand.
The fighters circling - LaFleche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vik throws out a loose jab but LaFleche uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFleche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaFleche showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vik.
Vik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaFleche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from LaFleche misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaFleche. That's going to slow Vik down.
Vik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaFleche.
Mik Vik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleche shoots in for a double leg but Vik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaFleche darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LaFleche works his foot free and advances to mount.
LaFleche punching from mount but Vik doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LaFleche throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vik because LaFleche loaded up on that one.
Vik tries to reverse the position but LaFleche maintains control.
LaFleche working Vik over with strikes here.
LaFleche throwing strikes here but Vik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
LaFleche landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vik is looking to improve his position but LaFleche isn't that keen on the idea.
LaFleche working Vik over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mik Vik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LaFleche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vik.
Vik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vik falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaFleche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vik!
LaFleche looking to ground and pound but Vik is blocking nicely.
LaFleche has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vik's face.
LaFleche moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vik has worked his arm free - good work by Vik!
Vik stops LaFleche from passing to mount.
Vik is looking for a sweep.
LaFleche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The strikes coming from LaFleche are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LaFleche asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vik's legs.
LaFleche lands some shots froms side control.
LaFleche working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin LaFleche has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vik looks to land a combination but LaFleche avoids it well.
Vik misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Vik.
Vik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFleche.
LaFleche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFleche tries to clinch but Vik is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vik scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Martin LaFleche has been cut.
A big right from Vik misses.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Vik.
Vik misses with a straight left.
Vik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFleche moves in looking to clinch but Vik pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche staying out of range there.
Vik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaFleche is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
LaFleche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vik slips a jab from LaFleche.
LaFleche rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaFleche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vik.
Vik gets caught flat footed, as LaFleche shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaFleche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaFleche distracts Vik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleche passes Vik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaFleche is working away from the top position though.
LaFleche wants to take a breather but Vik is having none of it.
Vik moves into full guard.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Vik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vik pushes LaFleche off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vik missing with a left hand there. LaFleche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vik throws a nice looking combination but LaFleche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mik Vik did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Martin LaFleche's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vik misses with an uppercut. LaFleche saw that one coming.
LaFleche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vik misses.
LaFleche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFleche showed some decent athleticism there.
Vik is pressing down on LaFleche's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaFleche pushing down on Vik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vik wants to improve his position but LaFleche is controlling well.
LaFleche trying to mount his opponent but Vik defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche uses his free foot to push down on Vik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vik.
Vik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LaFleche unloading with bombs!
LaFleche cracks Vik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LaFleche throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vik because LaFleche loaded up on that one.
Vik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vik squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
LaFleche throws some wild stikes that Vik manages to avoid easily.
LaFleche is landing with some decent strikes but Vik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vik working to try and regain half guard.
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.
LaFleche working the ground and pound effectively.
Vik regains half guard.
Vik kicks off LaFleche and gets to his feet.
Vik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LaFleche's hands.
Vik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaFleche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vik connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent LaFleche tumbling to the canvas! Vik pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! LaFleche was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mik Vik!
Mik Vik retains his welterweight title!
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