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MCC 50: Champions IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vrbanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Vrbanek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrbanek instigates a clinch.
Murphy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vrbanek tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vrbanek!
Vrbanek tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Vrbanek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vrbanek trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vrbanek is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Vrbanek isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrbanek trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vrbanek is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vrbanek looking to pass the guard.
Vrbanek wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Vrbanek drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Vrbanek off! Vrbanek jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Vrbanek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vrbanek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Vrbanek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vrbanek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy wants to stand but Vrbanek is controlling the position.
Vrbanek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vrbanek trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrbanek tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Vrbanek wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Vrbanek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vrbanek passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Vrbanek drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Vrbanek is controlling him
Vrbanek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vrbanek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrbanek has hold of Murphy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murphy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vrbanek looking to secure an arm triangle but Murphy defends it well.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vrbanek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vrbanek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrbanek gets slowly back to his feet.
Vrbanek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vrbanek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murphy backs up against the cage.
Vrbanek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vrbanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy prevents Vrbanek from improving his position.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrbanek defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrbanek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrbanek is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrbanek wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrbanek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vrbanek actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy is keen to just control but Vrbanek is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tyler Murphy.
Vrbanek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vrbanek!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrbanek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrbanek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vrbanek is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy prevents Vrbanek from getting the reversal.
Murphy blocks Vrbanek's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Murphy tries to control but Vrbanek wriggling away.
Murphy avoids the attempt from Vrbanek to control.
Murphy blocks Vrbanek's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vrbanek tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Vrbanek fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Vrbanek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vrbanek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch but Vrbanek is having none of it.
Vrbanek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vrbanek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vrbanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Vrbanek keeps it at a distance.
Vrbanek misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrbanek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrbanek working a defensive guard here.
Vrbanek has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrbanek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Vrbanek looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the action but Vrbanek is working from the bottom.
Vrbanek is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrbanek is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Vrbanek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
Murphy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Murphy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vrbanek's arms.
Murphy holding both Vrbanek 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrbanek has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murphy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrbanek throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrbanek is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Murphy with him. Murphy is trying to defend but Vrbanek has an arm under the chin now! Murphy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Vrbanek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Kreegans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreegans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively.
Corleone misses with a hook
and Kreegans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreegans blocks an uppercut.
Kreegans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kreegans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corleone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corleone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreegans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kreegans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreegans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corleone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kreegans pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Kreegans. Those never looked like landing.
Corleone misses with a leg kick
and Kreegans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreegans.
Kreegans thows a big elbow that misses.
Kreegans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreegans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreegans is looking to work some ground and pound but Corleone has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreegans postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Kreegans passes Corleone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kreegans prevents Corleone from improving his position.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreegans on the ground.
Kreegans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Corleone is staying active underneath Kreegans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kreegans is looking to advance position but Corleone won't allow it.
Kreegans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head.
Kreegans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corleone defending well though.
Corleone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreegans.
Kreegans throwing shots but Corleone is blocking nicely.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kreegans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kreegans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head.
Kreegans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kreegans passes to side control.
Kreegans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corleone, who protects the arm well.
Kreegans stands up and beckons Corleone to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreegans throws a right and a left that Corleone avoids nicely.
Don Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreegans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corleone's guard now.
Kreegans cracks Corleone with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreegans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corleone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreegans.
Kreegans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreegans passes Corleone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kreegans thows a huge punch but Corleone dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Kreegans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kreegans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreegans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kreegans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kreegans off to one side.
Kreegans checks a leg kick nicely.
Corleone misses with a leg kick
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corleone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreegans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kreegans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Corleone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kreegans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreegans postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Kreegans throws a big right hand that misses.
Kreegans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreegans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corleone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreegans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans advances to half guard.
Kreegans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kreegans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreegans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kreegans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kreegans seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corleone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jared Kreegans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Mcnichol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yadav comes to the cage accompanied by Shayad. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcnichol's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Back in Black. Drew Mcnichol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Mcnichol!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnichol darts in and clinches Yadav up against the cage.
Yadav tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcnichol.
Yadav goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcnichol prevents it.
Mcnichol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcnichol misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcnichol.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
Mcnichol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yadavs head.
Mcnichol prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anaconda Yadav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol cracks Yadav with a nice body shot.
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcnichol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcnichol putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yadav in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yadav managing to block the knees to the body from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcnichol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yadav blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcnichol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yadav avoids it.
Mcnichol throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnichol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcnichol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands a hook that snaps the head of Yadav backwards.
Mcnichol lands a hook that snaps the head of Yadav backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcnichol obliges.
Mcnichol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yadav or not.
Mcnichol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcnichol unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yadav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yadav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcnichol lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Mcnichol.
A short body shot lands from Mcnichol as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcnichol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yadav takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands a knee to the body.
Mcnichol scores with a knee to the head.
Mcnichol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcnichol lands an elbow inside that Yadav shrugs off.
Mcnichol landing knees to the head.
Mcnichol lands an elbow just above Yadav 's eye.
Nice body punch from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yadav is defending well for now.
Mcnichol connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yadav's face.
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcnichol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yadav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcnichol scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcnichol lands a damaging elbow.
Mcnichol lands a knee to the body.
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcnichol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcnichol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcnichol lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol scores with a knee to the head.
Yadav can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands an elbow inside that Yadav shrugs off.
A short right from Mcnichol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcnichol is working Yadav over against the cage.
Yadav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Mcnichol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcnichol pushes Yadav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcnichol.
Mcnichol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yadav blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcnichol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcnichol pushes Yadav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yadav avoiding damage as Mcnichol throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands an elbow that stopped Yadav in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yadav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcnichol scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcnichol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcnichol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yadav manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mcnichol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcnichol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcnichol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yadav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcnichol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcnichol tries to stand but Yadav is controlling from the bottom.
Yadav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcnichol works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcnichol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcnichol is looking for a kimura here.
Mcnichol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav looking for submissions off his back.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Mcnichol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yadav looking for submissions off his back.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcnichol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Mcnichol seems to be working for a kimura but Yadav defends the submission attempt.
Mcnichol stands up and beckons Yadav to join him on the feet.
Mcnichol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yadav tries to avoid it but Mcnichol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yadav to the ground. Yadav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcnichol moves into the clinch.
Mcnichol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mcnichol tries to land knees in the clinch but Yadav avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcnichol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yadav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcnichol prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcnichol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcnichol works on Yadav's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcnichol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yadav blocks it with crossed arms.
Yadav can't get the takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcnichol. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcnichol lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcnichol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcnichol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcnichol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yadav.
Mcnichol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcnichol lands a nice elbow.
Yadav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
Mcnichol misses with a punch to the body.
Yadav blocks an uppercut.
Yadav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcnichol pushes off an throws an elbow but Yadav leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcnichol.
A body shot lands from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yadav's face.
Mcnichol can't find room to land a body shot as Yadav controls the action.
Yadav blocks an elbow strike.
Mcnichol throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcnichol prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anaconda Yadav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol scores with a knee to the head.
Mcnichol connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yadav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcnichol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcnichol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yadav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcnichol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yadav gets back to half guard.
Yadav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcnichol pulls his head out easily.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Yadav is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnichol seems to be looking for submissions.
Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yadav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yadav is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcnichol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcnichol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yadav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcnichol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcnichol's back!
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.
Yadav misses with a punch to the head.
Mcnichol wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Mcnichol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yadav tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcnichol is in a horrible position here. Yadav smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yadav swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcnichol is now in Yadav's guard. A big mistake from Yadav there, giving up the dominant position!
Mcnichol scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol with a nice head shot there.
Yadav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcnichol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcnichol with a nice head shot there.
Mcnichol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yadav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcnichol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcnichol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcnichol thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcnichol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yadav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcnichol defends it easily.
Drew Mcnichol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yadav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcnichol advances to half guard.
Mcnichol is keen to just control but Yadav is a slippery customer.
Yadav looking for submissions off his back.
Yadav looking for submissions off his back.
Yadav looking for submissions off his back.
Yadav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anaconda Yadav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcnichol gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Mcnichol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcnichol 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Mcnichol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbigniew Zbigniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zbigniew Zbigniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jayden!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zbigniewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jayden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zbigniewski counters with a straight right hand.
Zbigniewski throws a hook but Jayden avoids it easily.
Jayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jayden misses with a takedown
and Zbigniewski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zbigniew Zbigniewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Jayden.
Jayden scores with a takedown into Zbigniewski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayden lands a couple of digs.
Jayden is pushing down on Zbigniewski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zbigniewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Jayden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jayden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jayden trying to control the pace.
Jayden trying to control from half guard but Zbigniewski is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jayden wants to control but Zbigniewski is keeping him busy.
Zbigniewski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zbigniewski tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Jayden there.
Jayden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jayden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jayden with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zbigniewski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zbigniewski wants to get back to his feet.
Jayden controlling the pace for now.
Zbigniewski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zbigniewski is looking to improve his position but Jayden isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jayden landing strikes from the mount and Zbigniewski is in trouble!
Jayden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zbigniewski is in a horrible position here. Jayden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zbigniewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbigniewski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jayden landing strikes from the mount.
Jayden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zbigniewski is looking to escape.
Zbigniewski is bucking up trying to escape but Jayden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jayden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jayden unloading with bombs!
Jayden softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zbigniewski is out cold! Jayden jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Jayden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazyl Iwanowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Clapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bazyl Iwanowicz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper misses with a takedown attempt
and Iwanowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iwanowicz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clapper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Iwanowicz!
Clapper controlling the position easily from mount.
Clapper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clapper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clapper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clapper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clapper looking to finish with strikes here!
Clapper throws some wild stikes that Iwanowicz manages to avoid easily.
Clapper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clapper controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapper wants to finish this one by submission but Iwanowicz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clapper.
Clapper looking to finish with strikes here!
Clapper controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapper looking to finish with strikes here!
Clapper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Iwanowicz can't escape the position.
Clapper content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwanowicz is trying to escape the mount.
Clapper is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Iwanowicz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rusty Clapper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scatz McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drederick Tatum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scatz McGee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Scatz McGee has been cut.
McGee blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Tatum scores with a hook.
McGee throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatum. That snapped McGee's head back.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGee looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee moves away from the strike by Tatum.
McGee has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGee's knee momentarily.
Drederick Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scatz McGee.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatum finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Tatum looks for the body kick but McGee saw that one coming.
McGee has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tatum with a jab.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum 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.
Tatum throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatum throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatum.
Tatum tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
Tatum lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That has opened up Scatz McGee's cut even more.
McGee misses with a takedown
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee shoots and misses
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Drederick Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scatz McGee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tatum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
Scatz McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Drederick Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a body kick that misses.
McGee moves away from the strike by Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Tatum slams his shin into McGee's torso.
McGee is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatum.
A jab from Tatum finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Tatum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The cut above Scatz McGee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
Tatum lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Tatum.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
McGee is rocked!
Drederick Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scatz McGee.
McGee throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scatz McGee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Tatum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederick Tatum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scatz McGee's cut.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Tatum cracks McGee with a good jab.
Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.
Tatum lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
McGee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tatum is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGee.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a nice body shot.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatum throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Tatum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut
and Tatum counters with a head kick.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drederick Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scatz McGee.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Tatum tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tatum lands a head shot.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum scores with a nice strike.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scatz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scatz McGee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drederick Tatum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Refn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryan Larocque's chin.
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177 lbs
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174 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn misses with a body shot
and Larocque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Refn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Refn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larocque backs up against the cage.
Refn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larocque has time to react.
Refn throws a combination that misses
and Larocque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Refn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larocque.
Larocque connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Larocque misses.
Larocque misses with a looping right.
Larocque throws the left hand but Refn avoids the punch easily.
Larocque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Refn.
Refn swings widly with a right hand
and Larocque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larocque counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Larocque lands.
Refn jabs Larocque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larocque misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Refn counter with a right hand.
Refn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larocque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Refn fails to land with a series of punches.
Larocque swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Refn counters with a straight right hand.
Refn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Refn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Refn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Refn throws a lazy uppercut
and Larocque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Refn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larocque doesn't seem bothered though.
Larocque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Refn counters with a two punch combo.
Larocque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Refn defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Refn.
Larocque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Larocque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Larocque.
Refn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque misses with a low kick.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Larocque to counter with a crisp jab.
Refn throws a poor cross that misses
and Larocque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Refn misses with a body punch
and Larocque counters with a nice uppercut.
Refn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larocque is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Refn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Refn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larocque connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Refn scrambles back to his feet.
Refn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larocque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Refn thinking.
Refn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larocque counters with a left and a right that stings Refn.
Refn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn misses with a right hand
and Larocque counters with a straight right hand.
Refn misses with a left hand
letting Larocque counter with a right hand.
Refn misses with a jab to the body
and Larocque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larocque misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Larocque.
Refn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larocque momentarily.
Larocque walks into a left hand.
Refn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larocque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larocque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Refn misses
and Larocque counters with a left to the body.
Refn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larocque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Larocque will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Refn misses with a double jab
and Larocque counters with a straight right hand.
Refn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Refn throws a lazy uppercut
and Larocque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larocque feints and then cracks Refn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Refn down.
Refn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larocque tries to clinch but Refn is having none of it.
Refn throws a sloppy body shot
and Larocque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larocque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Refn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larocque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larocque throws a body punch but Refn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan Larocque is winning the standup battle so far.
Refn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larocque counters with a left to the body.
Refn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Refn lands a body shot.
Larocque slips under a jab from Refn.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Refn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larocque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Refn misses with a left hand
and Larocque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Refn misses with a left hand
and Larocque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larocque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Refn misses
and Larocque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Refn misses with a left hand
and Larocque counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque lands a glancing blow to the side of Refn's head.
Nicolas Refn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Refn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larocque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Refn misses with a shot to the body
and Larocque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Refn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larocque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larocque just misses with a punch to the body.
Larocque takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larocque misses with a left hand
and Refn counters with a one-two to the body.
Larocque throws a poor cross that misses
and Refn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Refn misses with a combination
and Refn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Refn misses with a left hand
and Larocque counters with a stiff right hand.
Refn throws a right hand that misses
and Larocque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Refn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larocque throws out the jab.
Refn misses with a body punch
and Larocque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Refn throws a lazy uppercut
and Larocque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Refn throws a combination that misses
and Larocque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Refn takes a swing at Larocque's ribcage but misses.
Larocque tries to clinch up but Refn circles away and keeps his distance.
Refn misses with a double jab
and Larocque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larocque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Refn misses with a double jab
and Larocque counters with a nice uppercut.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Larocque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Refn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larocque counters with a stiff right hand.
Refn misses with a straight left.
Refn misses with an uppercut
and Larocque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Refn thinking.
Larocque rushes Refn and presses him up against the cage.
Refn avoids the elbow strike from Larocque, against the cage.
Larocque decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Larocque dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Refn misses with a body shot
and Larocque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Refn takes one to the side of the head.
Larocque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larocque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Refn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larocque's head.
Refn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Refn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Refn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Larocque counter with a right hand.
Refn throws a hook but Larocque blocks it.
Refn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Refn lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Refn moves out of range as Larocque strikes.
Refn stuns Larocque with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Refn misses with a double jab
and Refn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Refn misses.
Refn misses with a lunging right hand
and Larocque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larocque.
Refn leaning against his opponent.
Larocque trying to land knees to the body.
Refn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Refn checks a low kick from Larocque.
Refn moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Refn was well out of range. Poor timing from Larocque.
Refn lands a jab.
Larocque's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Refn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larocque scrambles back to his feet.
Larocque slips a jab from Refn.
Larocque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larocque.
Refn is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Refn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larocque is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque 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.
Larocque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larocque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larocque goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Refn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larocque's guard! Nice work there by Refn!
Refn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larocque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larocque has his foot on Refn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Refn works his way back into a safe position though.
Refn wants to get up but he can't break Larocque's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larocque is on top in guard.
Larocque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larocque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larocque stops Refn from standing up.
Larocque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Refn wants to improve his position but instead Larocque has moved into half guard.
Larocque thows a huge punch but Refn dodges it nicely.
Refn is trying to stand up here but Larocque is controlling him well.
Nicolas Refn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larocque working the head and body with strikes.
Refn taking some punishment here, with Larocque in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Larocque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larocque 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Larocque!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Megaphny has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dino Falco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaphny gets a takedown into half guard.
Megaphny throwing shots but Falco is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Megaphny.
Megaphny slips a nice elbow through Falco's hands, connecting with Falco's forehead.
Megaphny throwing shots but Falco is blocking nicely.
Megaphny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Falco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Megaphny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Megaphny.
Megaphny throwing shots but Falco is blocking nicely.
Falco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Megaphny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falco wants to sweep here but Megaphny controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Falco is controlling Megaphny's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Megaphny.
Falco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Megaphny defends it easily.
Falco has his foot on Megaphny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Megaphny works his way back into a safe position though.
Falco keeping full guard, as Megaphny tries to pass.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Megaphny.
Megaphny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Megaphny with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Falco is trying to keep Megaphny in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megaphny landing some decent shots from guard.
Megaphny throws a big right hand that misses.
Falco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Megaphny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falco working a defensive guard here.
Megaphny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falco is keeping the position for now.
Falco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Megaphny!
Falco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Megaphny is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco prevents Megaphny from getting the reversal.
Megaphny is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Megaphny is working to get back to half guard.
Falco landing shots from mount.
Falco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Megaphny is looking to escape.
Megaphny is desperately trying to improve his position but Falco has a good base and remains in mount.
Falco tries to control but Megaphny wriggling away.
Falco landing punches.
Megaphny working to try and regain half guard.
Falco cracks Megaphny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco tries to control but Megaphny wriggling away.
Megaphny is looking to get to half guard.
Megaphny sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Falco prevents Megaphny from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Falco there.
Falco is trying to control the action in half guard but Megaphny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Megaphny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Megaphny.
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!
Falco trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Falco won't allow Megaphny to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dino Falco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Megaphny shoots in for a takedown but Falco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Megaphny throws a right and a left that Falco avoids nicely.
Falco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falco throws a right hand that misses
and Falco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco shoots and misses
and Megaphny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megaphny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megaphny throws out a loose jab but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megaphny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falco misses with an uppercut
and Falco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Megaphny counter with a right hand.
Falco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaphny counters with a stiff right hand.
Falco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Megaphny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megaphny misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco needs to keep his hands up - Megaphny had a free shot at his head there.
Falco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Megaphny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falco doesn't seem bothered though.
Megaphny scores with a nice right hand.
Megaphny looks to score with a jab to the body but Falco is just out of range.
Megaphny shoots for a takedown but Falco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Megaphny throws a body punch but Falco moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco moves away from the strike by Megaphny.
Falco blocks a head kick by Megaphny.
Megaphny throws a jab when Falco was well out of range.
Falco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Megaphny counters with a nice uppercut.
Falco walks into a left hand.
Falco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Megaphny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Megaphny counters with a right hand to the body.
Megaphny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Megaphny counter with a right hand.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Falco.
Falco misses with a jab to the body
and Megaphny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falco throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Megaphny counter with a right hand.
Megaphny misses with a body shot.
Falco throws an off balance right hand
and Megaphny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megaphny.
Falco throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaphny counters with a left and a right that stings Falco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Megaphny misses with a takedown attempt - Falco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Megaphny scores with a punch to the head.
Falco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
Falco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaphny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falco's knee momentarily.
Megaphny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Megaphny rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falco throws a lazy head kick
and Megaphny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco moves into full guard.
Megaphny postures up in Falco's guard and throws a big left but Falco blocks it.
Megaphny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Megaphny tries to free his leg and advance position but Falco is retaining full guard.
Megaphny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Megaphny wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
Falco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Megaphny is aware though and is defending well.
Megaphny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Megaphny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falco's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny lands a couple of digs.
Megaphny advances to half guard.
Megaphny is nestled in close to Falco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falco wants to get back to full guard.
Falco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Megaphny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Megaphny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Megaphny lands a nice short elbow.
Megaphny is looking for a kimura but Falco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Megaphny to get the leverage.
Megaphny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Falco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falco is looking to improve his position.
Falco actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falco keeps working.
Megaphny slips a nice elbow through Falco's hands, connecting with Falco's forehead.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Megaphny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Megaphny's back!
Megaphny is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Falco tries to get the hooks in deep but Megaphny pushed the leg off.
Megaphny can't escape the position.
Megaphny covering up well and avoiding damage.
Megaphny covers up after that shot from Falco.
Falco is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Falco throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco tries to get the hooks in deep but Megaphny pushed the leg off.
Kirk Megaphny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Megaphny rolls, trying to escape but Falco keeps control of the position.
Falco struggling to keep hold of the position.
Falco is trying to stick to Megaphny's back but Megaphny is turning into Falco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Falco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Megaphny.
Megaphny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Megaphny has managed to get both his arms back between Falco's legs - danger averted.
Megaphny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Megaphny distracts Falco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Megaphny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Megaphny has managed to get both his arms back between Falco's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megaphny postures up.
Megaphny throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falco walks into a stiff left hand from Megaphny.
Megaphny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Falco misses with a leg kick
and Megaphny counters with an outside leg kick.
Falco takes one on the button.
Falco avoids the head kick by Megaphny.
Falco swings widly with a right hand
and Megaphny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Megaphny throws a jab when Falco was well out of range.
Megaphny scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco with a poor takedown
and Megaphny counters with a nice body shot.
Falco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Megaphny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Megaphny lands with a right hand.
Kirk Megaphny is winning the standup battle so far.
Falco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Megaphny counters with a stiff right hand.
Megaphny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Megaphny counters with a nice body shot.
Megaphny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falco can do to turn this around?
Megaphny with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaphny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Megaphny throws a jab but it's blocked by Falco.
Megaphny misses with a straight left.
Falco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Megaphny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falco wants to clinch
and Megaphny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megaphny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Megaphny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falco's knee momentarily.
Falco with a poor takedown
and Megaphny counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Falco.
Megaphny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Megaphny misses with a wild combination.
Megaphny shoots in for a takedown but Falco shows good takedown defense.
Megaphny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falco at a distance.
Megaphny looks to land a combination but Falco avoids it well.
Falco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Megaphny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Megaphny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Falco's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falco looking for submissions off his back.
Megaphny uses his free foot to push down on Falco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Falco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny had his way with Dino Falco in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Megaphny.
Falco misses with a takedown attempt
and Megaphny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falco has his takedown stuffed
and Megaphny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megaphny lands with a kick to the temple. Falco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Falco gets a takedown into half guard.
Falco wants to pass to mount but Megaphny is defending the position.
Falco is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny gets full guard.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco throwing strikes from guard but Megaphny blocks nicely.
Megaphny wants to sweep but no luck.
Falco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falco prevents Megaphny from getting back to his feet.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Megaphny is looking for a triangle but Falco pushes his legs off easily.
Megaphny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falco wants to control from the top but Megaphny keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Megaphny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Megaphny isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Falco stacks Megaphny on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Falco!
Falco tries for a kimura but Megaphny is defending well.
Megaphny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falco.
Falco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco wants to control but Megaphny is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Falco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Falco trying to control the position but Megaphny is working away.
Megaphny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Falco lands a nice forearm strike.
Megaphny is looking to reverse the position.
Falco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Megaphny is trying to improve his position.
Falco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Falco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Megaphny!
Dino Falco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Megaphny is now in Falco's guard. A big mistake from Falco there, giving up the dominant position!
Megaphny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Megaphny landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk Megaphny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falco wants to stand and escape but Megaphny is having none of it.
Falco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Megaphny lands a couple of digs.
Megaphny lands a couple of elbows.
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 Kirk Megaphny.
Well Megaphny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Megaphny!
Kirk Megaphny retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield has chosen Ballad of Worms as his entrance music. Michael Scofield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Belcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher connects with a body shot that sends Scofield's belly button to the back.
Scofield tries to clinch but Belcher moves away
and Belcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belcher.
Belcher scores with a hook to the body.
Belcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belcher lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scofield.
Belcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Belcher lands a nice uppercut.
Scofield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Belcher - that landed with a thud.
Belcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Belcher fails to land.
Belcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scofield backwards.
Belcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scofield backwards.
Belcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Belcher.
Belcher lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scofield jumps guard but Belcher stands there with Scofield around his waist. Scofield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scofield tries to pull guard but Belcher won't allow it.
Belcher lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Belcher.
Scofield blocks an uppercut.
Scofield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belcher smiles and moves away.
Russell Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scofield.
Belcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scofield misses with a takedown attempt
and Belcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Belcher finds it's way through Scofield's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belcher drops Scofield with a beautiful combination! Scofield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belcher is looking for the KO!
Scofield is rocked!
Scofield looks gassed!
Belcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scofield.
Scofield tries to clinch but Belcher moves away
and Belcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Belcher missing with a left hand there. Scofield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scofield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scofield with a poor takedown
and Belcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belcher stuns Scofield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russell Belcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Scofield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is leaning against Scofield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scofield jumps guard but Belcher stands there with Scofield around his waist. Scofield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belcher lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belcher.
A right hand to the body from Belcher.
Belcher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belcher tries to move to mount but Scofield blocks the move with his legs.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belcher just content to control the position.
Belcher is working Scofield over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scofield!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scofield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belcher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scofield taking shots to the head.
Scofield wants to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scofield tries to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher lands a big elbow.
Belcher dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Belcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scofield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belcher with a hook.
Scofield closes the distance but Belcher moves to the side
and Scofield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scofield misses with a takedown
and Belcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scofield with a poor takedown
and Belcher counters with a straight right hand.
Scofield has his takedown stuffed
and Scofield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scofield.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Belcher lands a jab to the head.
Scofield shoots and misses
and Belcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield tries to move into range but Belcher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scofield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Scofield's head.
The crowd cheers as Belcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scofield doesn't seem phased though.
Scofield is still on wobbly legs! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher drops Scofield with a big left hand! Scofield is injured, injured bad! Belcher jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Belcher!
Russell Belcher retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogun Zepkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MMA highlights 2010. Zepkirk has chosen Andreas Tilliander - Back to the USA as his entrance music. Ogun Zepkirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogun Zepkirk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepkirk throws a body kick that misses.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zepkirk misses the target.
Zepkirk lands a right hook to the body.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepkirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Carter lands.
Carter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zepkirk keeps working.
Zepkirk is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Carter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zepkirk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zepkirk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zepkirk is trying to hold Carter in close to prevent damage but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepkirk wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zepkirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zepkirk is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zepkirk avoid being mounted?
Zepkirk gets full guard.
Zepkirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk is trying to keep Carter in close.
Carter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Zepkirk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zepkirk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zepkirk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carter stacks Zepkirk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carter!
Carter slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zepkirk is not content to let Carter control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Zepkirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but Zepkirk is defending well.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Zepkirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter cracks Zepkirk with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zepkirk is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Zepkirk is trying to get back to half guard.
Zepkirk prevents Carter from moving into mount.
Zepkirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The referee warns Zepkirk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zepkirk tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zepkirk misses with a looping left.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Zepkirk shows good takedown defense.
Carter tries to bum rush Zepkirk with a series of wild strikes but Zepkirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zepkirk doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Carter.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter lands a jab to Zepkirk's midsection.
Carter connects with a right hand. Zepkirk shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Zepkirk. That snapped Carter's head back.
It looks like Paul Carter has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zepkirk throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zepkirk, right into the meat.
Carter misses with a hook
and Zepkirk moves into the clinch.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Zepkirk won't allow it.
Zepkirk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zepkirk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carter can't fight it off and eventually Zepkirk manages to take the fight to the floor. Carter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Zepkirk is proving a slippery customer.
Zepkirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepkirk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zepkirk slips under a jab from Carter.
Zepkirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zepkirk misses with a low kick.
Zepkirk drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zepkirk is looking for the KO!
Carter is rocked!
Zepkirk is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Carter flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carter is out cold! Zepkirk holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogun Zepkirk!
Ogun Zepkirk is the new middleweight champion!
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