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(B2L) 13: Maximum Overdrive PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage has chosen Green Day - Basketcase as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Cage!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cage closes the distance and clinches up with Klitschko, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes Klitschko against the cage but Klitschko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klitschko scores with a hook.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klitschko but Klitschko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klitschko lands a two punch combo.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitali Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Cage.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage moves forwards but Klitschko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klitschko is in trouble now - Cage has advanced to mount!
Klitschko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Klitschko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cage.
Klitschko is looking to get to half guard.
Cage stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Klitschko punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
Klitschko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage shoots in and drives through. Klitschko sprawls well.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Vitali Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Klitschko shows good takedown defense.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klitschko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vitali Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Klitschko lands.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klitschko lands a slapping body shot.
Klitschko dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
Klitschko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klitschko.
Klitschko is looking to wear down Cage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klitschko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klitschko cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Klitschko - that landed with a thud.
Klitschko stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Klitschko.
Klitschko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cage up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage wants the takedown. Klitschko is fighting it off but Cage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klitschko's guard against the cage.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Klitschko pulls Cage in close to his closed guard and prevents Cage from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Klitschko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cage stands up from Klitschko's guard - Cage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs.
Klitschko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klitschko throws a series of strikes that have Cage backpedaling.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klitschko lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the head.
Klitschko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitali Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko jabs at Cage's body.
Klitschko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klitschko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klitschko throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klitschko lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Klitschko cracks Cage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klitschko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Klitschko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klitschko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klitschko scores with a nice strike.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vitali Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in but no luck this time.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klitschko, as that shot connected.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Cage's ribs.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klitschko stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Klitschko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Klitschko lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Klitschko dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Klitschko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cage's head.
Klitschko lands a nice looking body shot.
Klitschko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klitschko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klitschko.
Both fighters circling a little - Klitschko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klitschko works over Cage's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klitschko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klitschko.
Cage takes one on the button.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko lands a head shot.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klitschko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Good shot there by Klitschko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko scores with a one two! Cage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy right hand. Cage should have avoided that one.
Klitschko stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Klitschko finds it's target.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cage.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klitschko scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klitschko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klitschko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Klitschko.
Vitali Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klitschko lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Klitschko.
Cage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klitschko defends it nicely.
Vitali Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Klitschko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klitschko, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Klitschko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Gurgel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sampaio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Sampaio cracks Gurgel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gurgel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sampaio finish him?
Gurgel is rocked!
It looks like Rob Gurgel has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sampaio has cracked Gurgel with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sampaio lands another huge swinging hook and Gurgel tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gurgel, before Sampaio can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Sampaio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorhees comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voorhees is defended easily by Leo.
Voorhees tries for a takedown but Leo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voorhees.
Voorhees thumps Leo with a low kick.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leo swinging wildly here.
Leo doesn't manage to clinch there - Voorhees circles away.
Leo wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voorhees.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leo leaves Voorhees with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voorhees fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jason Voorhees has been cut.
Voorhees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leo swivels and escapes.
Voorhees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leo.
Leo stuffs the takedown attempt from Voorhees. Voorhees gets slowly back to his feet.
Voorhees avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voorhees.
Leo wants to clinch.
Voorhees tries to keep at a distance but Leo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but Voorhees has the dominant position.
Voorhees throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorhees jumps into guard, dragging Leo to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Voorhees holds on and takes a little breather.
Leo wants to stand and escape but instead Voorhees has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leo wants to get back to his feet but Voorhees is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voorhees advances to half guard.
Voorhees wants to stand up but Leo is controlling the position.
Leo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo is in trouble now - Voorhees has advanced to mount!
Voorhees throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leo because Voorhees loaded up on that one.
Voorhees controlling the pace for now.
Leo is trying to stand but he's just given Voorhees his back.
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.
Voorhees is controlling the position but Leo somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Voorhees missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Leo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Voorhees's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Voorhees tries for a takedown but Leo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Voorhees is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leo throws a nice looking combination but Voorhees bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leo moves in looking to clinch but Voorhees pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voorhees is defended easily by Leo.
Voorhees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voorhees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorhees tries for a takedown but Leo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo scores with a nice strike.
Leo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leo tries to clinch but Voorhees moves out of range.
Voorhees fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voorhees wants to control from the top but Leo keeps moving.
Voorhees won't allow Leo to get back to his feet.
Voorhees gets to his feet - Leo follows without any prompting.
Leo lands with a nice combination. Voorhees backs away looking to recover.
Voorhees walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Leo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voorhees looks for a takedown but Leo sprawls well.
Leo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo wants to clinch up but Voorhees keeps it at a distance.
Voorhees misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voorhees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voorhees takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voorhees on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voorhees shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voorhees closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leo circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voorhees fails with a takedown attempt.
Leo misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees moves into range and clinches up with Leo.
Voorhees prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Voorhees tries to score a body lock takedown but Leo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leo tries to circle away but Voorhees has him pinned against the cage.
Voorhees blocking some punches.
Leo gets underhooks to prevent Voorhees's takedown attempt.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Voorhees missing with knees to the body.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Voorhees is working for takedown but Leo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voorhees tries to pull guard but Leo holds him up against the cage and eventually Voorhees drops back down to his feet.
Voorhees looking to stall.
Leo tries to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling the position.
Leo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leo tries to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling the position.
Leo pushes off an throws an elbow but Voorhees leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voorhees stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voorhees tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leo wants to stall.
Leo is trying to force a seperation but Voorhees has the dominant position.
Voorhees misses with an elbow strike.
Voorhees throws an elbow but it misses.
Leo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voorhees as Leo tries to tie him up.
Leo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Voorhees prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Leo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voorhees is trying to drag Leo to the mat but Leo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Voorhees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leo is trying to stall.
Leo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voorhees tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voorhees has Leo pressed against the cage, preventing Leo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voorhees tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leo taking a breather.
Voorhees is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voorhees tries to score a body lock takedown but Leo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Voorhees's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voorhees shoots for a takedown but Leo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voorhees throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo counters with a one-two to the body.
Leo misses with a double jab.
Voorhees shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voorhees has his takedown stuffed
and Leo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo wants to clinch up but Voorhees keeps it at a distance.
Leo fails to land with a series of punches.
Leo tries to clinch but Voorhees is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Leo. That snapped Voorhees's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leo throws a right hand that Voorhees ducks under and follows up with a left that Voorhees also avoids with ease.
Voorhees with a poor takedown
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo wants to clinch.
Voorhees dodges the punch combination from Leo.
Leo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Voorhees with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leo fails to land with a series of punches.
Leo lands with a cross.
Jason Voorhees's cut is getting worse.
Leo tries to bum rush Voorhees with a series of wild strikes but Voorhees uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voorhees with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Bobby Leo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leo tries to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling the position.
Leo stops a takedown attempt from Voorhees.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leo.
Voorhees tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Voorhees has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leo tries to break free but Voorhees pushes him back against the cage.
Voorhees prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling him.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Leo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voorhees.
Voorhees fails to pull guard.
Jason Voorhees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leo tries to break the clinch but Voorhees is controlling the position.
Voorhees tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voorhees keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leo's efforts to push away.
Voorhees blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Leo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voorhees has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leo looking to slow down the pace here.
Leo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but Voorhees has him pressed against the cage.
Leo gets underhooks to prevent Voorhees's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Voorhees misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leo.
Leo tries to circle away but Voorhees has him pinned against the cage.
Voorhees prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Voorhees drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voorhees shoots and misses
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo closes the distance but Voorhees moves to the side
and Voorhees counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Leo scores with a four punch combination!
Voorhees avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leo looks to land a combination but Voorhees avoids it well.
Voorhees has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voorhees.
Leo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Voorhees gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jason Voorhees's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voorhees misses with a combination
and Leo counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leo looks to land a combination but Voorhees avoids it well.
Leo connects with a looping right hand.
Leo swinging wildly here.
Leo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leo tries to clinch there but Voorhees circles away.
A combination from Leo does no damage.
Bobby Leo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voorhees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Leo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Techno Viking is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viking's guard.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
McCoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viking wants to get back to his feet but McCoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCoy passes Viking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCoy is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCoy to get the leverage.
McCoy trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
McCoy passes to full mount!
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Viking to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Viking shrugs it off.
McCoy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Viking has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy won't let Viking get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy breaks from Viking's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCoy won't let Viking get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Viking in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCoy wants to finish this one by submission but Viking is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCoy.
McCoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking tries to buck McCoy off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Viking can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to control the pace but Viking is squirming around nicely.
Viking trying desperately to get to his feet.
Viking looks gassed!
McCoy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy has hold of Viking's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Viking manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to buck McCoy off but he can't manage it.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
McCoy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCoy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bret McCoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahtava Emppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahtava Emppe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahtava Emppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Matthews!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Emppe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Emppe is avoiding it.
Emppe dances in with a quick combination. Matthews is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Emppe snaps Matthews's head back. Matthews stumbles backwards against the cage. Emppe steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Matthews's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Matthews just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mahtava Emppe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and imma truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). imma truth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, imma truth!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
truth is looking to land body kicks.
Lima blocks the body kick.
truth throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
imma truth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
truth throws a head kick that misses.
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lima gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
truth throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and truth needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lima just on the top of the head. Lima drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lima - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). imma truth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EJ Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EJ Resparzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George St pierre's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, EJ Resparzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St pierre throws a nice looking combination but Resparzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resparzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Resparzo misses.
Resparzo cracks St pierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Resparzo counters with a right hand to the body.
St pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St pierre looks gassed!
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!
Resparzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St pierre throws a combination that misses
and Resparzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Resparzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St pierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Resparzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a nice hook to St pierre's body. St pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
EJ Resparzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resparzo scores with a sloppy right hand. St pierre should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooh a lovely combination from Resparzo sends St pierre down but not out. Resparzo dives into side control looking to finish.
St pierre is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Resparzo moves into full mount!
St pierre is still in real trouble! Can Resparzo finish him?
Resparzo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Resparzo but it's paid off an St pierre is forced to tap! Nice work by Resparzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). EJ Resparzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's entrance music is The Rush. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
St Pierre instigates a clinch.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but St Pierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petrov to the mat. Petrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre throws a strike but Petrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Petrov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in but St Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but instead St Pierre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Pierre lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Petrov's brow.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Petrov!
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics St Pierre uses from the top position.
Petrov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
St Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petrov leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
St Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top!
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Pierre dives on top into guard.
St Pierre cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory St Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Pierre tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov wanted to stand there but St Pierre had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
St Pierre postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
St Pierre trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gregory St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
Petrov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a good, hard body kick but Petrov shrugs it off.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at St Pierre's knee but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petrov throws a body kick the misses
and St Pierre counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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.
Petrov darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
St Pierre gets to mount! Petrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
St Pierre landing shots from mount.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Pierre, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory St Pierre!
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