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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Schecter Engl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam kinora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engl comes to the cage accompanied by Trafalgar - Requiem for the Last King. Adam kinora has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Schecter Engl's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Schecter Engl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam kinora!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kinora shoots in looking for a takedown. Engl tries to sprawl out of it but kinora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Engl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
kinora shoots in looking for a takedown. Engl tries to sprawl out of it but kinora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Engl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Engl as kinora shoots in.
Schecter Engl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam kinora.
No luck for kinora with that takedown attempt.
kinora fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for kinora with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kinora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Engl throws a shot from downtown. kinora moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kinora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Engl swivels and escapes.
kinora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engl avoids it really well and circles away.
Engl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
kinora shoots in for a double leg but Engl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
kinora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
kinora ducks under a wild hook from Engl.
Engl throws a big shot that misses.
Adam kinora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kinora looks for a takedown but Engl sprawls well.
Engl throws a hook to the side of kinora's head but kinora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Engl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by kinora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kinora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from kinora.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from kinora.
Engl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
kinora closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engl circles away.
kinora throws a combination that misses
and Engl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Engl circles away from the clinch attempt.
kinora has his takedown stuffed
enabling Engl to counter with a crisp jab.
kinora tries to move into range but Engl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
kinora misses with a takedown attempt
and Engl counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kinora has Engl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Engl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Engl breaks the clinch.
kinora has his takedown stuffed
and Engl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
kinora looks gassed!
kinora wants to clinch but Engl slips to the side
and Engl counters with a nice uppercut.
Engl misses with a looping right.
Schecter Engl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
kinora doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
kinora shoots and misses
enabling Engl to counter with a crisp jab.
Engl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and kinora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Engl. kinora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Engl lands with a right hand.
kinora looks to clinch
and Engl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kinora with a poor takedown
and Engl counters with a straight right hand.
Engl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
kinora shoots in and gets a takedown into Engl's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
kinora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
kinora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
kinora drops back looking for a leg! Engl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engl manages to kick kinora off! kinora jumps back into Engl's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kinora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and kinora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Schecter Engl 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by kinora.
kinora tries for a kimura but Engl is defending well.
Engl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kinora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
kinora is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Engl is trying to escape and kinora transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Engl is forced to tap! Nice work there by kinora! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam kinora!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Eipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eipper comes into the arena with I Got A Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Franklin's Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryder Eipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eipper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eipper as he jumps to the side.
Eipper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Eipper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Eipper postures up.
Eipper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eipper looking to pass the guard.
Eipper 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.
Eipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eipper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eipper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eipper advances position into side control!
Jackson tries to bench press Eipper off him but Eipper keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eipper trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Check out the look on Eipper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eipper decides to stand back up. Eipper steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Eipper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eipper misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eipper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Eipper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Eipper throwing strikes but missing.
Eipper is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is thwarting Eipper's attempts to control the position.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eipper's head.
Eipper works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eipper keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Eipper looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eipper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Eipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Eipper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Eipper struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Eipper shrugs off.
Eipper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eipper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson keeps control of Eipper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eipper working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Eipper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eipper throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Eipper sprawls well.
Eipper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Eipper didn't expect that.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Eipper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eipper manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Eipper's guard.
Eipper kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eipper.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eipper cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Eipper landing strikes.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Eipper working the head with strikes.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is rocked!
Eipper grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Eipper finish him?
Eipper lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Eipper looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Eipper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Eipper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwardson George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edwardson George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George misses with a wild combination.
George scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Wilcox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
George avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilcox.
Wilcox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilcox working the body and head with strikes.
Wilcox decides to stand back up.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Edwardson George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Wilcox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George connects with a jab.
George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says George as he avoids it easily.
Wilcox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. George was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilcox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilcox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
Wilcox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top!
George looking to pass the guard.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Wilcox.
Wilcox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox controlling the position.
Wilcox wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilcox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
George trying to control but Wilcox is working from the bottom.
George must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Edwardson George wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
George manages to get to full guard.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George is working an open guard so Wilcox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George misses with the combination.
George getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
George swinging wildly here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wilcox dominated that 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.
George misses with a few strikes there.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
George is looking for a sweep. Wilcox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox content to control rather than advance.
George avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.
Wilcox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but George sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but George still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, George has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mark Wilcox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
George wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilcox, who protects the arm well.
Wilcox sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George is looking to take a break and control but Wilcox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
George keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilcox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
George won't allow Wilcox to sweep him here.
Wilcox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilcox is retaining full guard.
George postures up.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilcox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edwardson George.
Wilcox doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
George misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from George.
George displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edwardson George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox feints and as George raises his hands in defense, Wilcox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
George is breathing heavily.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Wilcox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilcox preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilcox postures up in George's guard and throws a big left but George blocks it.
Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mark Wilcox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
George lands a jab to the nose.
George throws a hook but Wilcox blocks it.
A punch combination from George misses.
Edwardson George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
George scores with a body shot.
George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilcox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. George catches Wilcox right on the button with a cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wilcox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilcox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
Wilcox clinches.
George wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilcox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George misses with a body shot
so Wilcox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilcox sitting in guard here, content to control.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilcox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilcox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilcox landing with the ground and pound.
George controls Wilcox momentarily but Wilcox frees himself.
Wilcox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
Wilcox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilcox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox is looking to work some ground and pound but George has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to keep Wilcox in close.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilcox drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Wilcox off! Wilcox jumps back into George's guard.
Wilcox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Wilcox landing with the ground and pound.
Wilcox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilcox, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wilcox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge St Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge St Piere struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge St Piere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Howe misses.
Howe shoots in but St Piere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Piere throws out the jab.
St Piere tries to sprawl but Howe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howe is stalling here. St Piere is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Howe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Piere has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Howe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Howe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howe wants to get back to his feet.
St Piere throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Howe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St Piere asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe defending against the ground and pound.
St Piere looks gassed!
Howe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howe wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Piere working the head and body with strikes.
Howe has one foot on St Piere's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
St Piere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Jorge St Piere has been cut.
Howe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Piere!
Howe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Piere looks a forlorn figure.
Howe cracks St Piere with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Piere is looking to escape.
Howe lands a nice shot to the head.
Howe 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Piere taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Howe lands a heavy elbow.
Howe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Howe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Howe lands a heavy elbow.
Howe lands a nice shot to the head.
St Piere is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Howe! That's really hurt St Piere and he's turned his back - Howe keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Howe jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Howe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxime Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Maquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maquez has chosen Volvere as his entrance music. Maxime Lefebvre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxime Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Manuel Maquez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefebvre shoots in for a double leg but Maquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maquez stuns Lefebvre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lefebvre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lefebvre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maquez trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lefebvre lands a nice short elbow.
Maquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefebvre working over Maquez with some ground and pound. Maquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lefebvre lands a nice short elbow.
Lefebvre working the head and body with strikes.
Maquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lefebvre passes to full mount!
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquez working to try and regain half guard.
Lefebvre trying to control but Maquez is having none of it.
Lefebvre working the ground and pound effectively.
Lefebvre tries to control but Maquez wriggling away.
BOOM! Lefebvre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquez taking shots to the head.
Maquez tries to lock up and control but Lefebvre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefebvre 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.
Maquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lefebvre looking to finish Maquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maquez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefebvre controlling from mount.
Lefebvre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maquez's face.
Maquez working to try and regain half guard.
Maquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maquez is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lefebvre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maquez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maquez shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefebvre working Maquez over with strikes here.
Lefebvre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maquez can't escape the position.
Lefebvre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lefebvre unloading with bombs!
Maquez is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lefebvre! Maquez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxime Lefebvre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson has chosen Ice Cream Paint Job as his entrance music. Derek Patterson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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159 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Patterson throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone slips under a jab.
Patterson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patterson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Patterson throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Patterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Patterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patterson to the ground. Patterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Patterson does no damage.
Patterson tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Patterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Patterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Patterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone is in trouble now - Patterson has advanced to mount!
Patterson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Patterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stone is on top in guard.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stone passes Patterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson clinches up against the cage.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Patterson's takedown attempt.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone with a poor takedown
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patterson with a hook.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone slips a jab from Patterson.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Patterson gets caught flat footed, as Stone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Patterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.
Patterson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Patterson is looking to defend but Stone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Patterson! Stone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Patterson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Stone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon comes to the cage accompanied by Gros jambon. On his way into the cage it seems that Mad Dog Vachon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mad Dog Vachon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vachon manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vachon.
Vachon staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Vachon slips a jab from Smith.
Vachon moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Vachon shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Vachon crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vachon is rocked!
Vachon has a takedown stuffed.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Dog Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Vachon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Vachon defends it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vachon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vachon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looks gassed!
Vachon looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Vachon from getting back to his feet.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vachon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vachon is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vachon tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon gets back to half guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Vachon is defending well.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vachon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is pressing down on Vachon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vachon is holding on for now.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Vachon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Vachon defends it.
Smith prevents Vachon from improving his position.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vachon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Vachon defending well.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Vachon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vachon trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vachon is keeping the position for now.
Vachon has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Vachon looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith passes Vachon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Smith 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.
Smith clinches but Vachon breaks the clinch
and Vachon counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vachon off and has taken his back!
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vachon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vachon for a finish.
Vachon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vachon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vachon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vachon is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
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!
Smith looking for a triangle here. Vachon is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vachon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reggie Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vassell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang Bak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Vassell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vassell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bak defending well though.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vassell.
Vassell misses with a head shot. Bak uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vassell wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Bak controls Vassell momentarily but Vassell frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak wants to stand but Vassell is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vassell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vassell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bak is pulling down on Vassell's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Ang Bak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Vassell is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vassell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vassell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vassell misses with a few strikes there.
Bak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bak moves out of range as Vassell throws a body kick.
Vassell moves out of range as Bak throws a body kick.
Bak throws a front kick that sends Vassell stumbling back into the cage.
Vassell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bak swivels and escapes.
Vassell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ang Bak has been cut.
Vassell thows a body shot but no joy.
Vassell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vassell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vassell blocks a head kick by Bak.
Bak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bak looks to land a body kick but Vassell moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bak keeps Vassell at a distance using the push kick.
Bak lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Vassell.
Nice jab there from Vassell.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vassell if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Vassell misses.
Bak walks into a jab.
Bak misses with a wild body shot.
Vassell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bak counters with a nice leg kick.
Ang Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vassell looks gassed!
Vassell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vassell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vassell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vassell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bak - that will leave a mark!
Bak blocks a jab.
Vassell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bak throws a jab when Vassell was well out of range.
Bak moves out of range as Vassell strikes.
Vassell blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vassell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Vassell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Vassell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bak.
Bak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vassell will feel that in the morning.
Bak misses with a wild body shot.
Bak throws a head kick but Vassell moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ang Bak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vassell misses with a looping left.
Vassell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bak stuffs the takedown attempt from Vassell. Vassell gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Bak does no damage.
Vassell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bak.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Nice body kick from Bak.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bak lands a head kick. Vassell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Tyler Vassell has been cut.
Bak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bak lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vassell blocks a head kick by Bak.
Bak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vassell swinging wildly here.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak scores with a nice body kick.
Bak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vassell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Vassell moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bak.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bak.
A big left from Vassell misses.
Vassell stuns Bak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bak misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Vassell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vassell missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vassell moves out of range as Bak throws a body kick.
Bak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vassell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
Vassell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bak counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vassell moves out of range of the body kick from Bak.
Bak thows a body shot but no joy.
Vassell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bak off the cage and back into rage.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vassell avoids the head kick by Bak.
Vassell thuds a left hand into Bak's body.
Vassell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vassell tries to score with some ground and pound. Bak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell working the ground and pound but Bak is defending the strikes.
Vassell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vassell working away.
Vassell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vassell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Vassell misses with the ground and pound.
Vassell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vassell wants to control but Bak is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vassell misses with the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ang Bak dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vassell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vassell is looking to take a break and control but Bak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vassell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vassell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak keeps Vassell under control for a moment.
Vassell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vassell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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.
Vassell winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vassell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bak is staying active underneath Vassell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Vassell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vassell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vassell throws a hook but Bak avoids it easily.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Vassell moves out of range easily.
Bak tries a low kick but Vassell avoids it.
Bak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Bak is predictable there
and Vassell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bak won't be happy with that.
Vassell trying to control the position but Bak is working away.
Bak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vassell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bak dodges the ground and pound from Vassell.
Vassell misses with the ground and pound.
Bak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vassell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bak moves out of range as Vassell strikes.
Vassell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vassell throws a shot to the body.
Bak lands a lovely overhand right.
Vassell shoots in for a double leg but Bak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vassell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bak, right into the meat.
Bak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bak swinging wildly here.
Bak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vassell shoots in for a double leg but Bak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vassell shoots in and bounces Bak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vassell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vassell throws and elbow that misses. Bak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vassell's guard. Nice move by Bak!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vassell looking for a guillotine here but Bak defends easily.
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.
Vassell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vassell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vassell controls Bak momentarily but Bak frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vassell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bak has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell keeping control of the position.
Vassell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bak is working away from the top position though.
Vassell keeping control of the position.
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.
Vassell trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler Vassell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vassell misses with a two punch combination.
Vassell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bak!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bak checks a leg kick.
Vassell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Bak lands a head kick. Vassell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bak throws a chopping leg kick but Vassell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vassell fails to land with a series of punches.
Bak misses with a body kick.
Bak throws an overhand right that lands on Vassell's shoulder, as Vassell tries to avoid the shot.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Vassell moves out of range easily.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vassell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bak's half guard.
Bak tries to kick Vassell off but Vassell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vassell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vassell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Bak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vassell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vassell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vassell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bak keeping moving, preventing Vassell from controlling successfully.
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.
Vassell stopping the sweep attempt from Bak.
Vassell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bak won't allow Vassell to pass to mount.
Vassell wants to work for an arm triangle but Bak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bak is trying to get back to full guard.
Vassell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vassell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bak defending well though.
Tyler Vassell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vassell trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vassell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bak is trying to control but Vassell manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Vassell.
I think Vassell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Vassell!
Tyler Vassell is the new middleweight champion!
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