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RAFL 66: Depths PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ronbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevenson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ronbo takes a step back to recover.
Joseph Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Ronbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronbo also avoids with ease.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. Ronbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronbo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Ronbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevenson stuns Ronbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Ronbo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Ronbo with a series of wild strikes but Ronbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Ronbo looks gassed!
Ronbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Ronbo is out of range.
Ronbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Ronbo moves out of range easily.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Ronbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson.
Ronbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Ronbo moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Ronbo with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson swings for the body but Ronbo moves out of range.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronbo.
Jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook but Ronbo avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Ronbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Ronbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Ronbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Ronbo is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Ronbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Ronbo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronbo off to one side.
Joseph Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Ronbo.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Ronnie Ronbo has been cut.
Ronbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ronbo - that will leave a mark!
Ronbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Ronbo moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Ronbo moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronbo.
Ronbo moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Ronbo on that attempt.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronbo is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Ronbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronbo dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronbo blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Ronbo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ronbo blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Ronbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Ronbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ronbo's head.
Ronbo connects with a right hand. Stevenson shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronbo.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Ronbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronbo has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Joseph Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson throws a hook but Ronbo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Ronbo ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Ronbo moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronbo.
Ronbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Joseph Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Ronbo.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ronbo avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Ronbo on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Ronbo on that attempt.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson looks to throw a body kick
and Ronbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses
and Ronbo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevenson's guard now.
Stevenson controls Ronbo momentarily but Ronbo frees himself.
Ronbo trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronbo trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ronbo is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevenson connects with a nice short shot to Ronbo's temple.
Stevenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ronbo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
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180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northview blocks a low kick nicely.
Northview has a takedown stuffed.
Byron Northview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northview is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Northview throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Northview.
Northview scores with a punch to the head.
Northview does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Northview moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Northview swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northview fails with an attempt to clinch.
Northview moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Northview dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Northview tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Northview.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Northview's legs.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Northview throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez slips under a jab from Northview.
Northview shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northview fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Northview.
Northview fails to land the takedown.
Northview fails with an attempt to clinch.
Northview uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Northview jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northview misses with a two punch combination.
Northview shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Northview feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northview has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Northview tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Northview throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Northview scores with a nice right hand.
Northview tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Northview. Northview gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez throws a low kick but Northview avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview connects with a jab.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Northview moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Northview shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northview tries to clinch up.
Northview bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Northview is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Northview fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northview swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northview throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Northview misses with a wild combination.
Northview misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Northview is defended easily by Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Northview lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Northview misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Northview looks gassed!
Northview closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Northview.
Lopez throws a leg kick
enabling Northview to counter with a crisp jab.
Northview scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Northview closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Northview takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Byron Northview has been cut.
Northview lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Northview uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Northview's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Northview darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Northview's legs.
Northview falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Northview's leg but Northview calmly moves out of range.
Northview tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Northview is breathing heavily.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Northview's legs.
Northview throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northview tries to clinch
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Northview checks a low kick from Lopez.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Juan Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Northview checks it.
Northview throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Northview.
Northview misses with the combination.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Northview takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Byron Northview is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northview tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Northview tries to clinch
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Northview falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Northview's legs.
Juan Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Northview. Northview gets slowly back to his feet.
Northview tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northview darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Northview looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Northview checks the leg kick.
Northview tries to clinch
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Northview was not able to check.
Northview changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Northview manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Northview.
Lopez thumps Northview with a low kick.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Northview takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Northview is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lopez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Northview.
Northview tries to clinch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Northview misses.
Northview misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Northview misses.
Northview closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Northview fails to land the takedown.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Northview's knee but Northview avoids it well.
Northview tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Northview.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northview stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Northview!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Northview'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. This is the final round!
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northview tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Northview shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northview tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Northview somewhat.
Northview moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Northview checks it.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Northview takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Northview checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Northview will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northview swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Northview walks into a left hand.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Northview tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northview is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Northview connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northview looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Juan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Northview.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Northview tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Northview might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lopez has got the better of the exchanges.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Northview 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
Northview tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Byron Northview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northview darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northview tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northview.
Lopez thumps Northview with a low kick.
Northview moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Northview misses its intended target.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lopez tries to work over Northview's front leg with a kick but Northview checks it.
Northview misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
Northview wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Northview tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Chinalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chinalot's choice of entrance music: Me So Horny. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Chinalot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cho moves away from the strike by Chinalot.
Cho throws a head kick but Chinalot moves out of range.
Cho connects with a high kick.
It looks like Sir Chinalot has been cut.
Chinalot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Chinalot moves out of range easily.
Cho throws a right and a left that Chinalot avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chinalot ducks under a wild hook from Cho.
Cho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho throws a chopping leg kick but Chinalot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cho throws a chopping leg kick but Chinalot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kimble Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chinalot throws the left hand but Cho avoids the punch easily.
Chinalot throws a jab when Cho was well out of range.
Chinalot throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho avoids the body shot from Chinalot.
Chinalot just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Chinalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cho.
Cho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chinalot. That did some damage!
Cho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cho throws a leg kick but Chinalot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chinalot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho scores with a hook to the body. Chinalot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chinalot avoids the head kick by Cho.
A jab lands there for Chinalot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho scores with a head kick.
A big right from Cho misses.
Chinalot looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
Cho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chinalot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chinalot's head.
Chinalot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chinalot checks a leg kick.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho avoids a kick to the body.
Cho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chinalot throws a hook but Cho avoids it easily.
Cho feints and then cracks Chinalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chinalot down.
A good leg kick by Cho.
Cho misses with a low kick.
Cho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimble Cho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Chinalot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chinalot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chinalot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chinalot misses the body punch
and Cho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cho.
Cho connects with a crisp jab.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Cho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chinalot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cho misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinalot misses with a hook.
Cho misses with an uppercut.
Cho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chinalot.
Cho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chinalot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cho enables Chinalot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Chinalot is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chinalot content to stall in guard here.
Chinalot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chinalot wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Chinalot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chinalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sir Chinalot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cho misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Chinalot.
Cho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chinalot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimble Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
Cho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chinalot's sensitive parts.
Chinalot misses the shot to the body.
Chinalot throws a sloppy body shot
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Chinalot blocks a leg kick.
Chinalot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cho momentarily.
Chinalot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cho lands a head kick!
Cho connects with a leg kick. Chinalot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cho lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimble Cho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sir Chinalot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cho throws a leg kick but Chinalot checks it.
Cho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chinalot. That did some damage!
Chinalot swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Chinalot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cho feints and then cracks Chinalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chinalot down.
Cho staying out of range there.
Cho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chinalot.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinalot.
Chinalot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Chinalot. Beautiful body shot.
Chinalot avoids the head kick by Cho.
Chinalot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chinalot looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Chinalot moves out of range easily.
Cho throws a solid leg kick but Chinalot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cho.
Chinalot digs a good hook to Cho's body.
Chinalot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cho throws an overhand right that lands on Chinalot's shoulder, as Chinalot tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chinalot staying out of range there.
Chinalot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chinalot looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chinalot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot is looking to work some ground and pound but Cho has wrist control.
Chinalot postures up in Cho's guard and throws a big left but Cho blocks it.
Chinalot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Chinalot from controlling successfully.
Cho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimble Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimble Cho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anna Molly by Incubus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
185 lbs
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20
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Magalhaes avoids them all with ease.
Magalhaes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Magalhaes avoids them all with ease.
Jaa throws a head kick but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Jaa has managed to clinch.
Magalhaes tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaa avoids the damage to the body.
Magalhaes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magalhaes scores a nice knee to the body.
Magalhaes missing with knees to the body.
Magalhaes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaa avoids it.
Magalhaes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Magalhaes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magalhaes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magalhaes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaa smiles and moves away.
Magalhaes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magalhaes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magalhaes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Magalhaes is working for a submission of some sort.
Magalhaes is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaa is trying to stand up here but Magalhaes is controlling him well.
Magalhaes trying to mount his opponent but Jaa defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaa pulls Magalhaes in close to his closed guard and prevents Magalhaes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magalhaes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jaa!
Jaa controlling the position.
Magalhaes tries to improve position but can't.
Magalhaes is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magalhaes regains half guard.
Jaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magalhaes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magalhaes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magalhaes is in trouble now - Jaa has advanced to mount!
Magalhaes working to try and regain half guard.
Jaa controlling from mount.
Magalhaes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jaa prevents Magalhaes from getting the reversal.
Jaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magalhaes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaa.
Jaa rushes Magalhaes and presses him up against the cage.
Magalhaes trying to land knees to the body.
Jaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magalhaes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Jaa is trying to stall.
Magalhaes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magalhaes's defenses.
Magalhaes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magalhaes being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Magalhaes fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaa.
Magalhaes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magalhaes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaa.
Magalhaes looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jaa.
Jaa just leaning against Magalhaes, taking a breather.
Magalhaes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magalhaes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magalhaes tries to pull guard but Jaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Magalhaes drops back down to his feet.
Magalhaes takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaa.
Jaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Magalhaes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magalhaes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magalhaes being controlled against the cage.
Magalhaes fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Jaa.
Jaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magalhaes tries to clinch up but Jaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magalhaes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaa scores with a three punch combo!
Jaa throws out a powerful jab.
Jaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Magalhaes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magalhaes throws a sloppy head kick and Jaa moves out of range easily.
Jaa sizes up Magalhaes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magalhaes on the side of the head.
Jaa lands with a good body shot.
Jaa with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magalhaes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magalhaes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaa!
Jaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magalhaes, pushing him back against the cage.
Magalhaes tries a knee to the head but Jaa blocks it.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Magalhaes blocks with his arms.
Jaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa lands an elbow inside.
Magalhaes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the head.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magalhaes gets control of Jaa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magalhaes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magalhaes working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magalhaes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaa escapes and throws Magalhaes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jaa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magalhaes, who protects the arm well.
Jaa slows the pace down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magalhaes to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magalhaes avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Magalhaes tries to clinch up
and Jaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magalhaes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Jaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magalhaes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaa.
Magalhaes connects with a knee to the head.
Magalhaes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Magalhaes is blocking nicely.
Magalhaes with a knee to the head.
Jaa pushes Magalhaes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magalhaes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magalhaes up against the cage.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaa taking a breather.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Magalhaes with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jaa to work.
Jaa lands a body shot.
Jaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Jaa.
Magalhaes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magalhaes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magalhaes looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaa.
Magalhaes takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magalhaes lands a knee to the body.
Magalhaes misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magalhaes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaa.
Jaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magalhaes or not.
Jaa lands a right hand.
Magalhaes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vinicius Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magalhaes trying to land knees to the body.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magalhaes tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaa avoids the damage to the body.
Magalhaes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaa smiles and moves away.
Magalhaes walks into a left hand.
Jaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magalhaes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
Jaa throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Magalhaes tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magalhaes darts in trying to clinch
and Jaa counters with a good low kick that Magalhaes was not able to check.
Magalhaes throws a body kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaa scores with a four punch combination!
Jaa darts in and clinches Magalhaes up against the cage.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magalhaes lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magalhaes lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaa won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
Jaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
Magalhaes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magalhaes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magalhaes pulls guard.
Magalhaes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaa stands up from Magalhaes's guard - Jaa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaa. That's going to slow Magalhaes down.
Jaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a head kick that Magalhaes semi-blocks.
Magalhaes blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa catches Magalhaes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid body kick from Jaa.
Jaa cracks Magalhaes with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magalhaes wants to clinch up but Jaa keeps it at a distance.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Magalhaes moves out of range easily.
Jaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magalhaes has time to react.
Jaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinicius Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magalhaes tries a head kick but it misses.
Magalhaes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaa. Magalhaes shrugs it off though.
Jaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magalhaes takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quantrell Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rosenburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Rosenburger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quantrell Bishop's chin.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quantrell Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Rosenburger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bishop misses.
Rosenburger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bishop jabs Rosenburger right on the nose. Rosenburger blinks but takes it well.
Rosenburger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rosenburger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Rosenburger avoids nicely.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rosenburger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rosenburger looks gassed!
Rosenburger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenburger takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab.
Rosenburger tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Rosenburger's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosenburger.
Quantrell Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rosenburger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Rosenburger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Rosenburger's belly button to the back.
Quantrell Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Rosenburger seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop connects with a right hand. Rosenburger shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Rosenburger's head back.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosenburger moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rosenburger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rosenburger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop looks to land a combination. Rosenburger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quantrell Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bishop drops Rosenburger with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rosenburger! Bishop dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quantrell Bishop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Planet Lovetron (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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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarkko Ber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Planet Lovetron!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovetron misses the shot to the body.
Lovetron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lovetron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ber moves away.
Lovetron stuffs the takedown attempt from Ber. Ber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lovetron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ber somewhat.
Ber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Ber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovetron lands a nice looking body shot.
Lovetron throws a series of strikes that have Ber backpedaling.
Ber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovetron ducks under a wild hook from Ber.
Ber walks into a straight right hand from Lovetron.
Lovetron moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lovetron misses its intended target.
Lovetron loads up on a big right hand but Ber slips the punch.
Ber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lovetron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lovetron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovetron jabs Ber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovetron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ber manages to avoid it.
Ber shoots in for a takedown but Lovetron shows good takedown defense.
Lovetron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovetron.
Ber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovetron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovetron 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.
A low kick from Ber misses
and Lovetron counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lovetron as he jumps to the side.
Ber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ber is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lovetron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ber is in Lovetron's guard.
Ber wants to control from the top but Lovetron keeps moving.
Lovetron lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ber!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovetron blocks Ber's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lovetron stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jarkko Ber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ber throws a sloppy head kick and Lovetron moves out of range easily.
Ber misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lovetron.
Ber walks into a straight right hand from Lovetron.
Lovetron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovetron.
Lovetron lands a lovely overhand right.
Planet Lovetron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovetron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovetron lands with a kick to the temple. Ber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lovetron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ber is rocked!
Ber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ber tries for a takedown but Lovetron circles away easily
and Lovetron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovetron scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Ber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovetron throws a front kick that sends Ber stumbling back into the cage.
Ber seems to have got his legs back now.
Lovetron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lovetron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ber at a distance.
Lovetron keeps Ber at a distance using the push kick.
Ber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lovetron jabs at Ber's body.
Lovetron lands a nice hook to Ber's body. Ber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lovetron lands a body shot.
Lovetron lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovetron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ber doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovetron fails to land with a series of punches.
Lovetron scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Planet Lovetron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lovetron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ber doesn't seem bothered though.
Ber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lovetron to counter with a crisp jab.
Ber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lovetron's waist but Lovetron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ber off to one side.
Ber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lovetron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ber throws a hook but Lovetron blocks it.
Lovetron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovetron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lovetron tests Ber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lovetron digs a good hook to Ber's body.
A head kick by Lovetron - that's a beauty! Ber is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Lovetron can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Planet Lovetron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosas Muy Malas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp comes to the cage accompanied by Amish Paradise. The key to victory for Jebidiah Knepp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosas Muy Malas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knepp has closed the distance and engaged Muy Malas in a clinch.
Muy Malas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knepp.
Knepp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muy Malas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knepp throws out a loose jab but Muy Malas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muy Malas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knepp.
Muy Malas moves into the clinch.
Muy Malas has hold of one of Knepp's legs. Knepp is fighting the takedown attempt but Muy Malas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Muy Malas wants to control from the top but Knepp keeps moving.
Muy Malas looking to sit in guard and control but Knepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knepp tries to free his leg and advance position but Muy Malas is retaining full guard.
Muy Malas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muy Malas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knepp kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Muy Malas is pulling down on Knepp's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muy Malas is looking for a triangle but Knepp pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muy Malas keeping full guard, as Knepp tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muy Malas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knepp pushing down on Muy Malas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muy Malas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muy Malas tries to kick Knepp off but Knepp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knepp is trying to control. Muy Malas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knepp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muy Malas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Knepp manages to pass to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Knepp there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muy Malas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knepp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muy Malas is looking to escape.
Muy Malas is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knepp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knepp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Muy Malas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knepp tries to control but Muy Malas wriggling away.
Muy Malas is in a horrible position here. Knepp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knepp working Muy Malas over with strikes here.
Muy Malas is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Knepp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muy Malas is looking to improve his position but Knepp isn't that keen on the idea.
Knepp with shots to the head and body - Muy Malas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knepp 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.
Knepp unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knepp lands a big shot there that rocks Muy Malas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knepp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knepp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muy Malas is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Muy Malas or perhaps it was just good defense by Knepp which made him look bad.
Knepp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knepp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muy Malas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knepp!
Knepp tries to lock up and control but Muy Malas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muy Malas tries to control but Knepp wriggling away.
Knepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knepp is desperately trying to improve his position but Muy Malas has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Muy Malas trying to control but Knepp is having none of it.
Muy Malas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knepp hang on?
Muy Malas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Muy Malas lands a big shot there that rocks Knepp but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knepp is desperately trying to improve his position but Muy Malas has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muy Malas cracks Knepp with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Muy Malas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Knepp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Knepp!
Muy Malas is controlling Knepp's posture.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knepp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muy Malas working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cosas Muy Malas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Muy Malas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knepp as he jumps to the side.
Muy Malas checks a leg kick.
Knepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knepp just misses with a punch to the body.
Muy Malas shoots in for a double leg but Knepp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
Muy Malas checks the leg kick.
Muy Malas slips a jab and a cross from Knepp.
Knepp moves out of range of the body kick from Muy Malas.
Muy Malas moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four 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.
Knepp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knepp misses with a straight left.
Muy Malas slips under a jab from Knepp.
Muy Malas shoots in for a takedown but Knepp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knepp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muy Malas doesn't seem bothered though.
Muy Malas shoots in for a takedown but Knepp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jebidiah Knepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muy Malas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muy Malas is breathing heavily.
Muy Malas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Muy Malas.
Knepp scores with a jab.
Knepp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knepp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muy Malas prevents it.
Muy Malas gets underhooks to prevent Knepp's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jebidiah Knepp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Knepp misses with a series of wild punches.
Knepp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muy Malas is looking to land body kicks.
Knepp clinches up with Muy Malas and pushes him back against the cage.
Muy Malas tries to pull guard but Knepp won't allow it.
Knepp lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knepp trying to control from half guard but Muy Malas is working away.
Muy Malas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knepp is working away from the top position though.
Knepp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knepp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muy Malas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muy Malas kicks off Knepp and gets to his feet.
Muy Malas gets the takedown into side control.
Muy Malas working the strikes but Knepp uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Muy Malas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muy Malas is trying to control the action in half guard but Knepp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knepp taking some punishment here, with Muy Malas in his half guard.
Muy Malas not doing much here.
Muy Malas wants to work for an arm triangle but Knepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muy Malas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is holding on to half guard well.
Muy Malas working Knepp over with strikes.
Knepp wants to control the action here but instead Muy Malas manages to pass to full mount!
Knepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Muy Malas thowing shots but they're missing.
Muy Malas scoring with strikes but Knepp is staying in there.
Knepp can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Muy Malas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knepp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muy Malas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muy Malas is stalling here. Knepp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muy Malas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knepp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knepp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Muy Malas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knepp wants to control but Muy Malas is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muy Malas is being controlled here.
Muy Malas is not content to let Knepp control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Muy Malas is not content to let Knepp control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jebidiah Knepp.
Well Knepp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Jogues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Francel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voix de fait. The key to victory for Isaac Jogues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Jogues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Francel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Francel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jogues has worked his arm free - good work by Jogues!
Francel trying to control the action but Jogues is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jogues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francel throws a strike aimed at the side of Jogues's head but Jogues avoids it well.
Francel is trying to move to mount but Jogues reverses beautifully and ends up in Francel's guard.
Jogues stopping the sweep attempt from Francel.
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.
Francel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Francel wants to stand but Jogues is controlling the position.
Francel is pulling down on Jogues's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacques Francel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Francel misses with a few strikes there.
Jogues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jogues works Francel's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jogues throws a right hand that Francel ducks under and follows up with a left that Francel also avoids with ease.
Francel cracks Jogues with an open hand slap.
Jogues ducks under a wild hook from Francel.
Francel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francel looks to throw the jab but Jogues is out of range.
Jogues moves away from the strike by Francel.
Jogues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francel.
Jogues wants to clinch.
Jogues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Isaac Jogues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jogues doesn't manage to clinch there - Francel circles away.
Francel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francel wants to take a breather but Jogues is having none of it.
Jogues moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francel is fighting to break Jogues's control of his arms but Jogues is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Francel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jogues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jogues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jogues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jogues thumps Francel with a low kick.
Jacques Francel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Francel misses its intended target.
Jogues tries to clinch up but Francel circles away and keeps his distance.
Francel misses with an uppercut.
Jogues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francel manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jogues.
Jogues slips under a jab.
Jogues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francel manages to avoid it.
Francel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jogues is trying to defend but Francel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Francel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jogues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francel.
Jogues trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francel trying to control from half guard but Jogues is working away.
Francel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jogues's head.
Francel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jogues to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Francel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francel throwing strikes but missing.
Jogues has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Francel has passed into side control.
Francel 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Francel.
Francel taking a break here but Jogues is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jogues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Francel misses with a head shot. Jogues uses the momentum to regain guard.
Francel looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jogues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jogues keeping full guard, as Francel tries to pass.
Francel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francel looking to sit in guard and control but Jogues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Jogues will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Francel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francel ducks under a wild hook from Jogues.
Jogues takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jogues moves in looking to clinch but Francel pushes him off.
Francel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francel throws a right hand that Jogues ducks under and follows up with a left that Jogues also avoids with ease.
Francel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jogues.
Francel scores with a hook to the body. Jogues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jogues misses with a series of wild punches.
Francel misses with a hook. Jogues ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francel looks to land a body kick but Jogues moved away.
Francel throws a sloppy head kick and Jogues moves out of range easily.
Jogues scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Francel does no damage.
Isaac Jogues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jogues slips under a jab.
Jogues tries to clinch but Francel is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jogues misses with a looping left.
Jogues has managed to clinch.
Jogues looking to stall.
Francel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jogues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jogues swings wildly with an uppercut but Francel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jogues on the inside.
Jogues struggles to land a body shot inside as Francel controls his hands.
Jogues lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jogues keeps control of Francel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Francel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Francel scores with a leg kick.
Francel 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.
Jogues lands a body shot.
Jogues misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jogues missing with a left hand there. Francel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jogues leaves Francel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Francel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jogues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Francel is in Jogues's guard.
Francel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francel wants to stand and escape but instead Jogues has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Francel managing to control the position.
Francel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jogues is refusing to be controlled, as Francel sits in half guard.
Jogues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isaac Jogues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francel stands up and beckons Jogues to join him on the feet.
A punch combination from Jogues misses.
Francel throws a series of strikes that have Jogues backpedaling.
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.
Francel throws a series of punches but Jogues avoids them all with ease.
Francel swats away the attempt to clinch by Jogues.
Jogues moves out of range as Francel strikes.
Jogues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jogues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Jogues as he connects with a hook.
Francel lands with a nice body punch.
Jogues cracks Francel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Francel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Francel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Francel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isaac Jogues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Francel.
Francel misses with a body punch
and Francel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jogues thows a body shot but no joy.
Francel cracks Jogues with an open hand slap.
Francel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francel showed some decent athleticism there.
Francel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jogues controls his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Francel.
I think Jogues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jogues!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ackeem Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr E!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ackeem Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
E lands with a right hand.
E with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from E.
E clinches up against the cage.
Bailey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but E gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey is leaning against E and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey is trying to force a seperation but E has the dominant position.
E looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
E is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
E tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing E back against the cage.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
E throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Bailey gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
E fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey prevents a body shot from E.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
E misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed E clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is trying to stick to E's back but E is turning into Bailey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bailey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by E.
Bailey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bailey wriggles free and stands up.
E tries to close the distance and clinch but Bailey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
E blocks a jab.
Mr E seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
E lands a jab to Bailey's midsection.
Bailey throws a body punch but E moves out of range.
E lands a high kick!
E misses the shot to the body.
E bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey checks a low kick from E.
E connects with a nice looking jab.
E avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from E misses.
E misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by E.
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by E.
E is looking to score with low kicks.
Bailey throws a hook but E avoids it easily.
E lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
E misses the body punch
and Bailey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
E avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
E displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
E lands a leg kick that knocks Bailey off balance momentarily.
E with a hook.
E darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
E misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey throws a shot to the body.
E lands an overhand right.
E fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but E was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
E avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
E wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
E slips under a jab from Bailey.
E fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
E wants to clinch.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from E.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bailey looks gassed!
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by E. That's going to slow Bailey down.
E is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by E. That's going to slow Bailey down.
E avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey cracks E with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for E.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey misses with a hook to the body
and E makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
E dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by E. That's going to slow Bailey down.
A head kick from E lands but Bailey takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr E dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
E feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
A head kick from E lands but Bailey takes it in his stride.
E wants to clinch.
Bailey takes one on the button.
E lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick
and E counters with a three punch combo that has Bailey backing up. Bailey nods at E to acknowledge the strikes.
E displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
E throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailey's head.
Bailey is rocked!
E drops Bailey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bailey! E dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Mr E!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrin Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rough Rida. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerrin Booth!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Booth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo throws a right hand that Booth ducks under and follows up with a left that Booth also avoids with ease.
Booth slips under a jab.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Booth digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Booth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booth.
Booth scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Booth circles away quickly and effectively.
Booth looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Aldo moves forwards but Booth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Booth.
Aldo tries to clinch but Booth is having none of it.
Booth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Booth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldo has time to react.
Booth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Booth swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt.
Booth lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Booth dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Booth avoids them all with ease.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Booth thows a body shot but no joy.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Aldo misses with a shot to the body
and Booth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Aldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Booth throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jerrin Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth misses the body punch
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Booth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Booth back into the cage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Booth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth breaks the clinch.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Booth moved out of range.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Booth backpedaling.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Booth misses the body punch
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Booth.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo takes a swing at Booth's ribcage but misses.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Booth throws a good cross that connects.
Booth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Booth thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Booth missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Aldo seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Booth misses the target.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Booth misses with a jab to the body
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
Booth misses with a body shot
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth misses with an uppercut.
Booth throws a sloppy body shot
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Booth circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Booth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Booth avoids them all with ease.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Booth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Booth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo closes the distance but Booth moves to the side
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Booth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Booth.
Good standup being displayed there by Booth as he connects with a hook.
Aldo tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Booth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booth.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Booth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Booth misses with a body shot
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Booth will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booth. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Booth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Booth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth scores with a jab.
Booth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booth misses with a hook.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Booth misses with a looping right.
Booth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booth cracks Aldo with an open hand slap.
Booth misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aldo slips a jab from Booth.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Booth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Booth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Booth moved out of range nicely.
Booth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Booth misses.
Booth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Booth takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Booth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Booth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Booth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo throws the left hand but Booth avoids the punch easily.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Booth's head.
Booth scores with a jab to the body.
Booth throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Booth.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Booth circles away.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Booth moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booth misses with a body shot
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Booth dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Booth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Booth throws out the jab.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Booth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Good shot there by Booth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Booth finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Booth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Booth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Booth thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Booth is looking to break free of the clinch but Aldo has double underhooks.
Booth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Booth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo pulls Booth into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Booth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Booth!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booth can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Booth trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aldo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Booth is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Booth flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Aldo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Booth and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Aldo slips an arm under Booth chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Aldo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Aldo is squeezing on Booth like an anaconda would it's prey. Booth fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo retains his welterweight title!
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