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CFC 41: Whissell vs Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Helfrety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Helfrety's choice of entrance music: This Calling by All that remains. Bryan White looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan White !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Helfrety!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helfrety pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Helfrety is not content to let White control the position.
White tries to stand and escape but Helfrety is controlling the position.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helfrety is looking to improve his position.
Helfrety has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, White escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by White !
A lull in the action here as White stalls from top position.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
White could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helfrety tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Helfrety's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
White trying to control the action but Helfrety is working from the bottom.
White controlling from side mount.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helfrety is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helfrety parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Helfrety to escape.
Helfrety is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helfrety wants to get back to full guard.
Helfrety looks gassed!
Helfrety trying to control but White postures up.
Helfrety is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but White is staying active.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helfrety keeps working.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helfrety is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
White content to control rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bryan White just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
White scores a takedown into full mount!
Helfrety is trying desperately to improve position.
White trying to control but Helfrety is having none of it.
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Helfrety is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Helfrety and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helfrety is trying to control White 's posture but White avoids it.
Helfrety is trying to buck White off.
Helfrety is trying to escape the position but White is controlling the position.
White works to advance to full mount. Helfrety defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
White controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by White !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan White !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scruffy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Depression. Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Scruffy Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scruffy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rollins looks a forlorn figure.
Rollins is rocked!
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Oh Rollins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy cracks Rollins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Rollins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murphy content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Murphy working Rollins over with strikes here.
Rollins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scruffy Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Game!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Game.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Game manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a series of punches but Game avoids them all with ease.
Game defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Game manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Game is just out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Game or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Game blocks a jab.
Game shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to work over Game's front leg with a kick but Game checks it.
Game stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Game's head but Game sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a hook but Game avoids it easily.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Game avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Game takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a hook but Game avoids it easily.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Game's leg but Game calmly moves out of range.
Game blocks a head kick by Smith.
Game shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Game.
Game looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a body punch but Game moves out of range.
Game displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a jab when Game was well out of range.
Game dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a series of punches but Game moves out of range.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Game slips a jab from Smith.
Game drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith pushes Game back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Game is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses the jab.
Game slips under a jab from Smith.
A choreographed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Game misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Game moved out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A choreographed right hand from Smith misses the target.
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.
Smith misses with a hook. Game ducked under it nicely.
Game slips under a jab.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Game checks a leg kick.
Game uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Game misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Game blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Game.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game gets the takedown into side control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Game keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Game sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Game uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Game moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Game staying out of range there.
Game avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Game moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Game.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a body punch but Game moves out of range.
Game slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Game avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Game moves away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Game takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Game steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Game avoids the punch easily.
Game displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A left lands for Smith.
Game shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Game's head but Game sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Game moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to bum rush Game with a series of wild strikes but Game uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Smith misses.
Game lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Game sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Game dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Game.
Game misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Game.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Game.
Game fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Game. Game circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Game closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Game moves away and avoids it.
Game slips a straight right by Smith.
Game checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Game thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith 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.
Game keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Game tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Game steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Game keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Game is looking to clinch.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Game fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Game counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Game counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Game counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Game wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Game.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Game decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Game has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith wants to sweep here but Game controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Game passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game wants to stand but Game is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Game has taken his back!
Game is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Game looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Game will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom but Game uses the opportunity to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Game has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Game on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Game has taken his back!
Smith breaks Game's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Game counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Game advances nicely into full mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Game maintains control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is in trouble now - Game has advanced to mount!
The Game has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Game is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Game controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Game looking for the choke from the back.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Game's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The Game has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Game is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Game comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Black Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Clubus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Black Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Clubus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Cat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black Cat moves in looking to clinch but Clubus pushes him off.
Black Cat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clubus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clubus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Black Cat.
Clubus scores with a takedown into Black Cat's guard.
Clubus trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Cat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubus prevents Black Cat from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubus trying to move into half guard but instead Black Cat has managed to sweep!
Clubus looking for a guillotine here but Black Cat defends easily.
Clubus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black Cat passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubus is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubus trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubus is pressing down on Black Cat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clubus has a closed guard, preventing Black Cat from standing up.
Clubus trying to keep a closed guard but Black Cat is proving a slippery customer.
Black Cat trying to control but Clubus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clubus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black Cat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubus pushes Black Cat off looking to stand but Black Cat dives back in and keeps control.
Clubus looks gassed!
Black Cat stands up from half guard.
Black Cat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clubus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black Cat blocks a leg kick.
Black Cat cracks Clubus with an open hand slap.
Clubus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clubus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clubus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clubus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black Cat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clubus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clubus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black Cat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clubus is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubus trying to control the action but Black Cat is working from the bottom.
Clubus slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Billy Black Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black Cat tries to clinch but Clubus moves out of range.
Black Cat darts in and clinches Clubus up against the cage.
Black Cat prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black Cat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clubus.
Black Cat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Black Cat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clubus pulls guard successfully.
Clubus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Clubus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clubus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clubus has a closed guard, preventing Black Cat from standing up.
Clubus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black Cat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Clubus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clubus throws a jab but it's blocked by Black Cat.
Black Cat fails with the takedown.
Black Cat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubus circles away.
Black Cat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clubus looks to land a combination. Black Cat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black Cat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black Cat tries to clinch up
and Clubus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black Cat's knee momentarily.
Black Cat tries to clinch there but Clubus circles away.
Black Cat is looking to clinch but Clubus is avoiding it.
Clubus looks for the body kick but Black Cat saw that one coming.
Black Cat forces Clubus back against the cage and clinches.
Black Cat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black Cat missing with knees to the body.
Black Cat lands a body punch.
Clubus breaks from the clinch.
Black Cat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clubus pulls guard effortlessly.
Clubus 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.
Clubus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black Cat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clubus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubus is trying to control the position but Black Cat postures up.
Black Cat wants to stand but Clubus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clubus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black Cat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clubus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black Cat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clubus sends Black Cat crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clubus is motioning to the referee to let Black Cat up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Black Cat is rocked!
It looks like Billy Black Cat has been cut.
Black Cat looks up at the clock. Bad move! Clubus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Black Cat. Clubus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Clubus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Raining Men. Vovchanchyn has chosen the game as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, LeBron St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.
It looks like LeBron St Pierre has been cut.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Vovchanchyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovchanchyn manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but St Pierre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vovchanchyn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). LeBron St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Jovanovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovanovitch comes to the cage accompanied by Just Like You Imagined - Nine Inch Nails. Stanislav Jovanovitch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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26
250 lbs
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23
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Jovanovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovitch moves away from the strike by Connely.
Connely cracks Jovanovitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Connely keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jovanovitch wants to clinch.
Jovanovitch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Connely's head.
Jovanovitch throws a nice looking combination but Connely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jovanovitch.
A cross from Connely lands.
Jovanovitch scores with a leg kick.
Connely lands with a nice body punch.
Connely scores with a nice head shot.
Jovanovitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jovanovitch throws a series of punches but Connely moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Connely scores with a nice right hand.
Jovanovitch tries to clinch but Connely moves out of range.
Jovanovitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jovanovitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Connely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Connely.
Jovanovitch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Connely misses with a hook. Jovanovitch ducked under it nicely.
Connely shoots in and bounces Jovanovitch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jovanovitch striking off his back but it's not causing Connely any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Connely trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connely controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovanovitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connely is stalling in the full guard.
Connely postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Connely controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovanovitch can't keep his opponent in guard - Connely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch tries to get to full guard but Connely has control of the leg.
Jovanovitch is breathing heavily.
Connely takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Connely looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Connely prevents Jovanovitch from improving his position.
Connely is taking a breather. Jovanovitch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Connely lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connely looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely passes the guard and advances to mount!
Connely controlling from mount.
Connely is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jovanovitch is rocked!
The referee warns Jovanovitch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Jovanovitch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connely cracks Jovanovitch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connely lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connely controlling the pace for now.
Jovanovitch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Connely working Jovanovitch over with strikes here.
Connely pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely working Jovanovitch over with strikes here.
Connely scoring with strikes but Jovanovitch is staying in there.
Jovanovitch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connely avoids the attempt from Jovanovitch to control.
Jovanovitch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connely punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jovanovitch is in a horrible position here. Connely smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jovanovitch tries to reverse the position but Connely maintains control.
Connely lands with some strikes.
Jovanovitch is bucking up trying to escape but Connely cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jovanovitch is trying desperately to improve position.
Connely scoring with strikes but Jovanovitch is staying in there.
Connely has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jovanovitch's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connely shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connely shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connely shoots in for a takedown but Jovanovitch shows good takedown defense.
Stanislav Jovanovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Connely.
Nice sprawl there from Jovanovitch as Connely shoots in.
Connely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jovanovitch as he avoids it easily.
Connely fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connely shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jovanovitch as he jumps to the side.
Connely misses with a takedown attempt - Jovanovitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connely shoots in and drives through. Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Connely closes the distance and clinches up with Jovanovitch, looking for a takedown. Connely pushes Jovanovitch against the cage but Jovanovitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Connely shoots for a double leg takedown but Jovanovitch sprawls well. He's pushed Connely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connely shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jovanovitch is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Jovanovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jovanovitch is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Jovanovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Connely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Connely fails with the takedown.
Connely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connely tries for a takedown but Jovanovitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovitch pinned against the cage. Jovanovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovitch pinned against the cage. Jovanovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely shoots for a double leg takedown but Jovanovitch sprawls well. He's pushed Connely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connely fails with a takedown attempt.
Connely has a takedown stuffed.
Connely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connely tries for a takedown but Jovanovitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connely shoots in and drives through. Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Jovanovitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connely shoots for a takedown but Jovanovitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connely shoots in but Jovanovitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connely has a takedown stuffed.
Connely shoots in and drives through. Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Connely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jovanovitch but Jovanovitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connely.
Connely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Connely with that takedown attempt.
Connely tries for a takedown but Jovanovitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Connely shoots for a takedown but Jovanovitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connely.
Connely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovitch pinned against the cage. Jovanovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovitch pinned against the cage. Jovanovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connely.
Connely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connely fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jovanovitch tries to avoid it but Connely manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jovanovitch to the ground. Jovanovitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jovanovitch is fending him off so far but Connely persists. Nope, Jovanovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Connely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jovanovitch circles away.
Connely looks for a takedown but Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Connely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jovanovitch circles away.
Connely throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jovanovitch's waist but Jovanovitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connely off to one side.
Connely shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovitch pinned against the cage. Jovanovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connely shoots in and drives through. Jovanovitch sprawls well.
Jovanovitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Connely slow jab from Jovanovitch misses its intended target.
Connely throws a series of punches but Jovanovitch avoids them all with ease.
Connely throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jovanovitch counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Jovanovitch misses.
Connely misses with an uppercut
and Jovanovitch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jovanovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Connely blocks it with crossed arms.
Jovanovitch has Connely pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jovanovitch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Connely tumbling to the mat - Jovanovitch dives into Connely's guard.
Connely pulls Jovanovitch in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch wants to stand but Connely is controlling his posture from full guard.
Connely is pulling down on Jovanovitch's head to control his posture.
Jovanovitch won't allow Connely to sweep him here.
Jovanovitch loads up on a big left hand. Connely felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jovanovitch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Connely can't hide his disappointment, as Jovanovitch celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Jovanovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Stryfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Through Struggle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Stryfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Stryfe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stryfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Stryfe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stryfe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn throws a combination that misses
enabling Stryfe to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Stryfe counter with a right hand.
Penn is rocked!
Stryfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Stryfe finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stryfe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Penn looks gassed!
Stryfe throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Penn crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Stryfe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mij Neztil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mij Neztil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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20
210 lbs
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22
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Neztil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neztil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neztil wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Neztil throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Neztil throws a good cross that connects.
Neztil tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Neztil is looking to clinch.
Neztil fails with the takedown.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Neztil counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neztil slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Neztil is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Neztil ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Neztil misses the target.
Neztil tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mij Neztil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neztil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Jab, jab by Neztil - just one landing.
Neztil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neztil throws a body kick that misses.
Neztil sizes up Hawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neztil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neztil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neztil scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neztil.
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neztil.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Neztil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neztil's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neztil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Hawkins.
Neztil wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Neztil backwards.
Neztil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neztil is breathing heavily.
Hawkins keeps control of Neztil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Neztil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neztil breaks from the clinch.
Neztil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Neztil misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neztil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins punishes Neztil's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Neztil slips the punch.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neztil slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neztil backwards.
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
Neztil is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins taking a breather.
Neztil has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Neztil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neztil has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Neztil looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
Neztil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dave Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neztil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neztil tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neztil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawkins. That did some damage!
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Neztil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Neztil scores with a kick to the body.
Neztil throws a head kick that misses.
Neztil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Neztil's shoulder, as Neztil tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neztil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neztil scores with a nice right hand.
Neztil tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Neztil throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
Neztil doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Nice shot by Neztil.
Neztil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Neztil as he connects with a hook.
Neztil lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back.
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawkins is rocked!
Neztil lands with a shot to the body.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Neztil finish him?
Neztil tries a head kick but it misses.
Neztil scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Neztil is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Hawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
Neztil breaks from the clinch.
Neztil looks to land a combination. Hawkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawkins clinches.
Hawkins gets through Neztil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neztil tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neztil or not.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
Neztil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neztil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neztil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mij Neztil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neztil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neztil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neztil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neztil is looking to clinch.
Neztil swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Neztil! Hawkins is out on his feet! Neztil rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hawkins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hawkins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mij Neztil!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Lui has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
183 lbs
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22
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Lui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Lui or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
King tries to clinch there but Lui circles away.
Lui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King is looking to clinch but Lui is avoiding it.
Lui lands a jab to the nose.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lui.
Lui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King lands a left and a right that sends Lui crashing to the canvas! King dives into mount looking to finish!
Lui is rocked!
King working for a guillotine from mount but Lui is in no mood to give up.
Oh Lui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King fails to move to back control.
King throws some wild stikes that Lui manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lui turns into him and now he's in King's guard.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lui seems to have got his legs back now.
King looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lui performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King tries to roll over but Lui keeps him under control.
Lui is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lui's back!
King tightening his grip on Lui, looking for the choke.
King looks gassed!
Lui trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King controlling well, preventing Lui from escaping the position.
Lui just trying to survive but King is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
King throwing sloppy strikes.
King working for the choke.
Lui trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lui is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lui rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position.
King is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lui defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lui trying to control the position but King manages to sink in the hooks.
Lui breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King has an active guard here but Lui has managed to pass into half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Lui has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lui throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Lui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King moves into the clinch.
King jumps guard but Lui stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Lui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lui tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Lui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lui tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.
Lui controls from within his opponent's guard.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King has an active guard here but Lui has managed to pass into half guard.
Lui decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Lui lands with a cross.
Jeffrey Lui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lui lands a jab to the head.
King wants to clinch.
Lui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lui off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a jab.
Lui closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Lui pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lui lands a head shot.
Lui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Lui thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lui backs up against the cage.
King looks to land a combination but Lui avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lui swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Lui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to clinch.
King moves in looking to clinch but Lui pushes him off.
Jeffrey Lui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lui misses with a double jab
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lui.
A short body shot lands from Lui as the two fighters clinch.
King looking to stall.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lui wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lui scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Nice elbow from King.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Lui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King stalling in the clinch but Lui improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lui.
King dodges the punch combination from Lui.
King is looking to clinch.
Lui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lui slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Lui swings widly with a right hand
and King moves into the clinch.
Lui manages to break the clinch.
Lui throws a combination that misses
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King misses with a knee strike.
King lands with a left to the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lui tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Lui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffrey Lui will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lui thuds a left hand into King's body.
Lui misses with a series of wild punches.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lui finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King wants to clinch.
King wants to clinch up but Lui keeps it at a distance.
Lui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Lui shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lui throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King is looking to clinch.
Lui misses with a hook
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Lui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to clinch but Lui is avoiding it.
Lui throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lui is trying is best to control the position here.
King is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lui looking for a sweep. Not yet Lui, not yet.
Lui keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Lui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lui has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lui lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Lui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lui prevents King from getting the reversal.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lui controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lui lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is working to get back to half guard.
Lui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
King taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jeffrey Lui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King wants to hold on but Lui pushes him away.
Lui controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David King.
I think King 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David King!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell comes to the cage accompanied by Rose Of Sharon. George Whissell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whissell moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Whissell breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Whissell clinches with his opponent.
Whissell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lee can't fight it off and eventually Whissell manages to take the fight to the floor. Lee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whissell gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee looks for a takedown but Whissell sprawls well.
Whissell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Whissell throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Whissell rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Whissell has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell punching from the bottom.
Lee wants to take a breather but Whissell is having none of it.
Lee prevents Whissell from standing back up.
Lee is keen to just control but Whissell is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whissell looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee wants to clinch but Whissell slips to the side
and Whissell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whissell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whissell throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whissell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whissell goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whissell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whissell is breathing heavily.
Whissell is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee trying to control but Whissell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee won't allow Whissell to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Whissell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Whissell tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
George Whissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whissell throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Whissell drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whissell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee jumps guard.
Whissell being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whissell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Whissell is controlling the position.
Whissell wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lee feints and as Whissell raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee stays in close to Whissell's body and controls the position.
Lee gets to his feet - Whissell follows without any prompting.
Lee pushes Whissell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee cracks Whissell with a nice body shot.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whissell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee just leaning against Whissell, taking a breather.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whissell.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whissell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whissell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whissell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lee can't fight it off and eventually Whissell manages to take the fight to the floor. Lee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whissell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whissell pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whissell decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whissell throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whissell scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whissell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Whissell clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Whissell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Whissell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Whissell's takedown attempt.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whissell lands with a nice body punch.
Whissell misses with a low kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Whissell circles away.
Whissell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whissell tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whissell clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Whissell!
Whissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Whissell really wants to buck Lee off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Whissell is trying to escape the mount.
Whissell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Whissell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Whissell working to try and regain half guard.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Whissell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Whissell's face.
Whissell is rocked!
Lee trying to control but Whissell is having none of it.
Oh Whissell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whissell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Whissell hold on?!
Whissell tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Whissell is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is taking a good look at Whissell as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lee!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee controls the position.
Whissell breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Whissell won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whissell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whissell's guard.
Lee works over Whissell with some ground and pound from guard.
Whissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee thows a huge punch but Whissell dodges it nicely.
Whissell is trying to stand.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jordan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whissell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is nestled in close to Whissell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Whissell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Whissell wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee 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.
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Whissell defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Whissell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lee!
Jordan Lee is the new lightweight champion!
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