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INFINITY: 007 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Power Ranger by Ron Wasserman. Newman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "I'm Broken" by Pantera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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276 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Newman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Newman's head but Newman avoids it well.
Newman can't do much from the bottom here.
Newman tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman struggling a bit here.
Newman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Newman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Newman is defending well.
Newman is looking to reverse the position.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Newman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Newman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Angus Newman has been cut.
Brown prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Newman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Newman?
Brown looking to finish Newman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Newman!
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newman is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass.
Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Newman's guard now.
Newman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Newman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Newman wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Newman some visible discomfort.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman can't do much from the bottom here.
Newman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Newman's legs.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Newman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown blocks the strikes from Newman.
Newman trying to control here.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Newman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monty Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newman tries to control but Brown manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is punishing Newman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman covers up after that shot from Brown.
Brown has the hooks in. Newman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Brown goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Newman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Newman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Newman fails with the takedown
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Brown pushes down on Newman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Newman gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown distracts Newman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Newman in his guard.
Newman postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pushes Newman off and gets back to his feet.
Brown scores with a takedown into Newman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes Newman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newman is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newman avoid being mounted?
Brown prevents Newman from standing back up.
Angus Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Newman's thigh. Newman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown postures up in Newman's guard and throws a big left but Newman blocks it.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Newman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newman manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Newman's guard.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tj Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiram Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen "Kaw Liga" by Hank Williams as his entrance music. Hiram Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiram Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Williams.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses the jab.
Marks shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Marks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
Marks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks Marks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Marks takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marks's head backwards.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Marks is looking to clinch.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marks back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A cross from Williams lands.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Marks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marks slips a jab from Williams.
Marks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Marks moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marks. Marks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams cracks Marks with a good jab.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Williams.
Hiram Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiram Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Williams.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams connects with a jab.
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marks doesn't seem phased though.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Donk. Williams catches Marks right on the button with a cross.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Williams lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Marks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams feints a jab promting Marks to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Jab by Williams.
Williams connects with the punch.
Marks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Marks walks into a jab.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williams sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiram Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Williams scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Williams catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams with a jab.
Tj Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Marks has a takedown stuffed.
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Williams jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Marks's head back.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams with a hook.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Marks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams looks to land a combination. Marks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Williams.
Marks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Marks moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams lands with a straight right. Marks didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marks.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiram Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marks eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marks's head backwards.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marks walks into a jab.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Marks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marks moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiram Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marks walks into a left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marks decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Marks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Marks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marks scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Marks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Williams.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Williams cracks Marks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marks takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
A left lands for Williams.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marks doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hiram Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marks under the eye.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Tj Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiram Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiram Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Rostecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable. Rostecki has chosen Funky Polak - Daj mi jeden Powod as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Rostecki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Rostecki counters with a straight right hand.
Lashley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lashley has his takedown stuffed
and Rostecki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rostecki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Rostecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rostecki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rostecki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rostecki looking to pass the guard.
Rostecki wants to stand but Lashley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rostecki wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
Lashley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rostecki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rostecki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lashley is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostecki drops back looking for a leg! Lashley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lashley manages to kick Rostecki off! Rostecki jumps back into Lashley's guard.
Rostecki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lashley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rostecki has managed to get both his arms back between Lashley's legs - danger averted.
Rostecki wanted to stand there but Lashley had control of the position.
Rostecki is stalling in the full guard.
Lashley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rostecki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rostecki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostecki wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
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.
Rostecki stands and throws Lashley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rostecki working the head with strikes.
Rostecki throws an elbow but Lashley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lashley stops Rostecki from passing to mount.
Rostecki working the ground and pound.
Rostecki trying to control the position but Lashley is working away.
Rostecki is working Lashley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rostecki tries to move to mount but Lashley blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki controls the position.
Lashley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Rostecki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rostecki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rostecki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lashley keeps working.
Rostecki tries to move to mount but Lashley blocks the move with his legs.
Rostecki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lashley to his feet.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt
and Rostecki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley is looking for a triangle but Rostecki pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Rostecki from controlling successfully.
Rostecki forces his way into half guard.
Rostecki is trying to control the action in half guard but Lashley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lashley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rostecki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lashley looking for submissions off his back.
Rostecki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostecki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rostecki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rostecki scores with a leg kick.
Rostecki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Lashley as Rostecki shoots in.
Rostecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lashley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rostecki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rostecki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rostecki trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Rostecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rostecki looking to pass the guard.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rostecki has his hands clasped together but Lashley extends an breaks Rostecki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lashley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Lashley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orc Semiblade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semiblade comes to the cage accompanied by 047 - Ping Pong. Smash has chosen Karazy- Swamp Music as his entrance music. Orc Semiblade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Smash's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orc Semiblade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Smash!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semiblade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semiblade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Orc Semiblade has been cut.
Semiblade lands with an uppercut that bounces Smash off the cage and back into rage.
Semiblade looks to score with a jab to the body but Smash is just out of range.
Smash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semiblade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smash somewhat.
Smash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Smash misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Semiblade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Semiblade manages to get back to half guard.
Smash throwing shots but Semiblade is blocking nicely.
Semiblade is looking for a sweep. Smash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Semiblade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smash.
Smash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiblade trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Semiblade gets full guard.
Semiblade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Semiblade has control of Smash's left arm, preventing Smash from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smash looking to sit in guard and control but Semiblade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smash trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Semiblade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semiblade stands up over Smash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smash trying to strike off his back.
Semiblade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smash is looking for a triangle but Semiblade pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiblade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semiblade prevents Smash from getting back to his feet.
Smash is looking for a triangle but Semiblade pushes his legs off easily.
Semiblade with a nice head shot there.
Semiblade throws a big right hand that misses.
Semiblade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Semiblade stands and throws Smash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Semiblade tries to score with some ground and pound. Smash controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Semiblade landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Semiblade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smash is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Semiblade working the head and body with strikes.
Semiblade in side control, throwing shots but Smash defends.
The strikes coming from Semiblade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Semiblade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiblade landing strikes.
Smash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smash avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Semiblade.
Semiblade working the strikes but Smash uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semiblade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Semiblade has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Semiblade throwing shots but Smash is blocking nicely.
Semiblade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Semiblade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semiblade.
Semiblade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smash is rocked!
Semiblade passes to full mount!
Semiblade lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smash is still in real trouble! Can Semiblade finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semiblade lands a big elbow - Smash is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smash is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orc Semiblade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gunnar Nelson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gunnar Nelson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimura enables Nelson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson thows a big elbow that misses.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controls the position.
Kimura tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
Kimura trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working over Kimura with some ground and pound. Kimura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura looks gassed!
Kimura wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Nelson prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
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.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Kimura's ribs.
Nelson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kimura's guard.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Nelson cracks Kimura with a solid left hand.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is trying to control but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Kimura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kimura is rocked!
Nelson loads up with a big shot that hurts Kimura! He's pulled Nelson in close but Nelson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kimura survive? More strikes from Nelson and Kimura is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Szczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Silver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grzegorz Szczykiewicz's chin.
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134 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grzegorz Szczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Silver throws a hook but Szczykiewicz avoids it easily.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Silver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silver.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Szczykiewicz misses with a takedown
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczykiewicz is rocked!
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Szczykiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Szczykiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver flashes Szczykiewicz a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Szczykiewicz's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Szczykiewicz crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Silver punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Silver!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Safet Susic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Roque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roque comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Parangolé - Balacobaco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Safet Susic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Roque!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roque quickly recovers to half guard.
Roque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roque.
Roque is trying to keep Susic in close.
Roque working for a triangle but Susic defends it easily.
Roque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Susic advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roque is looking to reverse the position.
Roque is trying to control Susic's posture but Susic avoids it.
Roque looking for a sweep but Susic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Susic prevents Roque from getting the reversal.
Roque looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roque is surviving well by controlling Susic's body position as best he can.
Roque has left one of his arms exposed and Susic doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Roque screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Safet Susic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Gatho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy LeBatts!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBatts throws the left hand but Gatho avoids the punch easily.
LeBatts cracks Gatho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Ben Gatho has been cut.
Gatho misses with a right hand
and LeBatts counters with a stiff right hand.
Ben Gatho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBatts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gatho misses with a hook. LeBatts ducked under it nicely.
Gatho looks to land a left hand but LeBatts moved out of range nicely.
LeBatts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatho throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Frenchy LeBatts has been cut.
Gatho cracks the inside of LeBatts's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBatts.
LeBatts lands a right hook to the body.
Gatho slips a straight right by LeBatts.
LeBatts blocks a head kick by Gatho.
Gatho shoots for a takedown but LeBatts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from LeBatts as Gatho shoots in.
LeBatts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatho.
Frenchy LeBatts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatho.
LeBatts throws a hook but Gatho avoids it easily.
LeBatts throws a jab when Gatho was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Gatho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gatho.
Gatho tries to clinch there but LeBatts circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatho manages to avoid it.
LeBatts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatho.
Gatho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeBatts.
Gatho moves forwards but LeBatts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LeBatts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBatts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho gets a takedown into half guard.
LeBatts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatho.
Gatho working over LeBatts with some ground and pound. LeBatts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
LeBatts won't allow Gatho to pass to mount.
Gatho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeBatts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gatho content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenchy LeBatts dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gatho throws a head kick but LeBatts moves out of range.
Frenchy LeBatts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatho takes a swing at LeBatts's ribcage but misses.
LeBatts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gatho. Gatho obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBatts moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBatts throws a hook to the side of Gatho's head but Gatho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatho is defended easily by LeBatts.
Gatho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBatts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gatho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeBatts's guard now.
LeBatts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatho.
Gatho postures up in LeBatts's guard and throws a big left but LeBatts blocks it.
Gatho is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBatts has wrist control.
Gatho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBatts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBatts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatho throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeBatts looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gatho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gatho trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBatts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatho drops back looking for a leg! LeBatts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeBatts manages to kick Gatho off! Gatho jumps back into LeBatts's guard.
LeBatts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBatts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatho prevents LeBatts from getting back to his feet.
Gatho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeBatts wants to stand and escape but Gatho is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from LeBatts misses.
Gatho lands with a shot to the body.
LeBatts is breathing heavily.
Gatho wants to clinch.
Gatho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LeBatts's head.
LeBatts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gatho seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LeBatts wants to get back to full guard.
Gatho works his way into side control.
LeBatts takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBatts tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LeBatts to see if he's OK.
Gatho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gatho is working LeBatts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatho tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gatho dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gatho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LeBatts misses with an uppercut.
Gatho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBatts misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatho scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBatts.
Gatho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gatho shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBatts sprawls well. He's pushed Gatho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBatts is just out of range.
Gatho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBatts.
Gatho tries to work over LeBatts's front leg with a kick but LeBatts checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatho.
Gatho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBatts.
A jab from Gatho misses.
Gatho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice sprawl there from LeBatts as Gatho shoots in.
Gatho is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LeBatts's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LeBatts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatho.
Gatho shoots in for a takedown but LeBatts shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Gatho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho dives in and grabs LeBatts's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBatts pushes down on Gatho's head and hops out.
LeBatts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatho defending well as LeBatts loads up on a big left hand.
Gatho fails to land the takedown.
Gatho staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeBatts throws a hook to the side of Gatho's head but Gatho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatho shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBatts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBatts is just out of range.
LeBatts lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBatts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frenchy LeBatts.
I think LeBatts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenchy LeBatts!
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