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CFC 21: Legacy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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182 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails with the takedown.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Davis shoots in.
Davis looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Jones misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davis trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davis controls the position.
Davis trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Davis controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Davis scores with a head kick.
It looks like Juan Jones has been cut.
Davis tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slips a straight right by Davis.
Jones scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis is rocked!
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Davis's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Jones's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws and low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Mike Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
Jones waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Davis. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Davis to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jones wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Davis has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
Davis misses with the combination.
Jones throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davis moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Jones keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Jones trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is trying to stand up.
Davis content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis checks a low kick from Jones.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Davis trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Davis passes to side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Davis has passed into mount! Damn!
Davis controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davis looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to buck Davis off but he can't manage it.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheehan misses with a low kick.
Jeff Sheehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazama checks the leg kick.
Kazama clinches.
Kazama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kazama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sheehan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sheehan, up you get!
Kazama takes the fight into the clinch.
Sheehan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazama has him pressed against the cage.
Sheehan is pressed up against the cage. Kazama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheehan down to the mat. Sheehan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sheehan throws a lazy right hand but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheehan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama scores with a takedown into Sheehan's guard.
Sheehan trying to strike off his back.
Kazama distracts Sheehan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sheehan looking to control.
Sheehan wants to stand but Kazama is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheehan looks gassed!
Sheehan wants to stand up but Kazama is controlling him.
Kazama gets to his feet - Sheehan follows without any prompting.
Kazama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kazama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazama pushes down on Sheehan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sheehan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sheehan wants to get back to full guard.
Sheehan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazama is working away from the top position though.
Sheehan is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Sheehan is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Sheehan punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kazama pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheehan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sheehan gets caught flat footed, as Kazama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheehan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sheehan pushes Kazama off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jeff Sheehan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheehan.
Kazama looks for a takedown but Sheehan sprawls well.
Kazama instigates a clinch.
Sheehan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazama can't find room to land a body shot as Sheehan controls the action.
Sheehan tries to stall but Kazama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sheehan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazama blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sheehan.
Sheehan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Sheehan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Sheehan.
Kazama checks the leg kick.
Kazama checks the leg kick.
Sheehan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazama has managed to clinch.
Kazama slows down the pace here.
Sheehan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kazama controlling the action here for a moment.
Sheehan stalling in the clinch but Kazama improves position.
Kazama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheehan misses with some punches.
Sheehan breaks the clinch.
Sheehan pushes Kazama away with a front kick.Sheehan throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheehan.
Sheehan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheehan tries to work over Kazama's front leg with a kick but Kazama checks it.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Sheehan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kazama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sheehan has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sheehan wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
Kazama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sheehan pushes Kazama off looking to stand but Kazama dives back in and keeps control.
Sheehan taking some punishment here, with Kazama in his half guard.
Sheehan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kazama controlling from the full mount.
Sheehan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kazama. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Kazama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kazama content just to control the position here.
Sheehan really wants to buck Kazama off and get back to his feet.
Kazama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheehan tries to reverse the position but Kazama maintains control.
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.
Kazama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazama won't let Sheehan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kazama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheehan tries to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
Kazama controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Akira Kazama just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
Kazama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheehan misses with a knee to the head.
Kazama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sheehan is pressed up against the cage. Kazama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheehan down to the mat. Sheehan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sheehan!
Kazama unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is trying to escape the mount.
Sheehan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sheehan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sheehan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sheehan working some strikes from top position.
Sheehan being controlled here momentarily.
Sheehan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazama is retaining full guard.
Kazama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheehan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kazama is tightening it up a little... Sheehan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sheehan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sheehan taps out! nice BJJ there by Kazama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akira Kazama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music. Jeremiah Fitzgerald 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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremiah Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
I looks like Thompson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson 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.
Thompson throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Fitzgerald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Fitzgerald connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Fitzgerald, against the cage.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Fitzgerald lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzgerald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson has hold of one of Fitzgerald's legs. Fitzgerald is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fitzgerald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzgerald with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tightens his grip and picks Fitzgerald up, before dumping him to the ground. Fitzgerald manages to land in guard.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the body kick.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzgerald.
Thompson forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzgerald up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Thompson.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson stands up and waves to Fitzgerald to follow him.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzgerald has an active guard here but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Fitzgerald pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Fitzgerald looking for subs from the bottom but Thompson mounts him!
Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fitzgerald is trying to escape back to his feet but Thompson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson just content to control the position.
Fitzgerald striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald which made him look bad.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgerald.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks.
Thompson tightens his grip and picks Fitzgerald up, before dumping him to the ground. Fitzgerald manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fitzgerald tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fitzgerald can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Fitzgerald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Tom Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald is looking to sweep but instead, Thompson has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald misses with a head kick.
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fitzgerald!
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lidle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kang's choice of entrance music: Mortal kombat theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lidle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liu Kang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kang as Lidle shoots in.
Lidle has a takedown stuffed.
Lidle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lidle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lidle is looking for a sweep.
Kang taking a breather here.
Kang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lidle down.
Kang just content to control the position.
Lidle sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lidle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lidle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kang is one step ahead there.
Lidle is working hard here to advance position.
Kang postures up.
Lidle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lidle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lidle is stalling here but it's allowed Kang to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lidle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kang's head.
Lidle stalling away here and it's allowed Kang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kang wants to sweep but no luck.
Lidle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lidle!
Lidle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lidle tries to hold on but Kang postures up.
Lidle can't escape the position.
Lidle 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.
Lidle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang unloading with bombs!
Lidle tries to reverse the position but Kang maintains control.
Lidle is breathing heavily.
Kang lands a big elbow.
Lidle is trying to escape the mount.
Kang dominating with strikes here.
Lidle is rocked!
Kang raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Lidle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kang controlling the pace for now.
Kang working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidle working to try and regain half guard.
Lidle is in a horrible position here. Kang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lidle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kang dominating with strikes here.
Kang controlling from mount.
Kang looking to finish Lidle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lidle!
Kang controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Kang 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.
Lidle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kang counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Lidle out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Liu Kang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lafaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by I Love College-Asher Roth. Lafaille has chosen Lux Aeterna as his entrance music. Anthony Lafaille struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Lafaille!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into the clinch.
Lafaille looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lafaille wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Lafaille defends easily.
Lafaille is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lafaille tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lafaille has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Urijah Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. Who has chosen Requiem for a tower as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Who changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Who in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Who is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Who is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Who tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Who trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Who passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bell!
Who wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
Who looks gassed!
Who prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Who trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Who's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Who is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Who!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Devereau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devereau comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression-Territoire Hostile. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Devereau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Straw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereau throws a right and a left that Straw avoids nicely.
Straw fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Devereau.
Straw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Devereau, pushing him back against the cage.
Devereau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Straw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devereau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devereau tries to score with a low kick but Straw moves his leg out of the way.
Devereau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Straw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devereau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Devereau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Devereau fails to land with a series of punches.
Straw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devereau.
Devereau walks into a jab.
Devereau is rocked!
Straw closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Devereau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Devereau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devereau throws an elbow that misses.
Straw successfully pulls guard.
Devereau seems to have got his legs back now.
Straw wants to sweep but no luck.
Straw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Straw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Straw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Devereau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devereau stopping the sweep attempt from Straw.
Devereau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereau stopping the sweep attempt from Straw.
Straw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devereau manages to get himself to full guard.
Straw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Straw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Devereau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devereau is breathing heavily.
Straw working some strikes from top position.
Straw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
I looks like Straw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereau looking for a guillotine here but Straw defends easily.
Straw 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.
Devereau looking for a guillotine here but Straw defends easily.
Straw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devereau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Straw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eli Straw just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Straw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devereau's waist but Devereau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Straw off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Devereau as Straw shoots in.
Desmond Devereau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Straw.
Devereau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Devereau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straw throws a nice looking combination but Devereau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Straw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straw cracks Devereau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devereau tries to bum rush Straw with a series of wild strikes but Straw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Straw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Straw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Devereau. Devereau obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Devereau.
Devereau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devereau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Devereau misses with a combination
and Straw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Straw checks a leg kick.
A combination from Devereau does no damage.
Devereau misses with a low kick.
Straw misses with a double jab.
Devereau drops his hands momentarily. Straw doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Devereau staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Devereau doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Straw!
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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 Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nathan Stryfe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryfe scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Stryfe which made him look bad.
Stryfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stryfe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stryfe as he jumps to the side.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Stryfe.
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz works over Stryfe with some ground and pound from guard.
Stryfe keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Stryfe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Stryfe has wrist control.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Stryfe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Stryfe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz is pressing down on Stryfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stryfe is holding on for now.
Stryfe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stryfe tries to get out of the position.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz working Stryfe over with strikes.
Stryfe is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throwing shots but Stryfe is blocking nicely.
Stryfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stryfe's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz looks gassed!
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Stryfe is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stryfe darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Stryfe manages to break the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stryfe as he avoids it easily.
Nathan Stryfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Kale Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Stryfe.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Stryfe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Stryfe shows good takedown defense.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz scores with a takedown into Stryfe's guard.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Stryfe's brow.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz trying to control but Stryfe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz won't allow Stryfe to get back to his feet.
Stryfe keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz distracts Stryfe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stryfe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Stryfe, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Stryfe against the cage but Stryfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stryfe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Stryfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Stryfe circles away easily
and Stryfe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathan Stryfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kale Cruz.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stryfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Stryfe circles away easily
and Stryfe counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stryfe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stryfe throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
A big left from Stryfe misses.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Stryfe is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz trying to control but Stryfe is working from the bottom.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stryfe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stryfe taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Cruz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Nathan Stryfe has been cut.
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stryfe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stryfe and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cruz landing strikes.
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!
Stryfe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cruz cracks Stryfe with a big elbow.
Stryfe is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stryfe down.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Stryfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz cracks Stryfe with a big right hand but Stryfe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stryfe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Stryfe is rocked!
Nathan Stryfe's cut is getting worse.
Stryfe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nathan Stryfe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stryfe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kale Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Jeez, Nathan Stryfe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruz trying to control the position but Stryfe is working away.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Stryfe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kale Cruz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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183 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lowe lands a high kick to the side of Ryan's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lowe dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Connor Ryan has been cut.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Lowe tries to pass.
Lowe trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lowe wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe looking to pass the guard.
Lowe wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pushes down on Lowe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lowe actively working from the bottom here.
Lowe wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan not doing much here.
I looks like Ryan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor Ryan'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.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
A lull in the action here.
Lowe is looking for a sweep.
Lowe regains half guard.
Ryan is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Lowe trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
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.
Lowe trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Lowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Lowe is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Lowe is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
Lowe is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ryan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lowe tries to roll but Ryan sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Lowe manages to turn into his guard.
Lowe wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lowe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lowe tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan controlling the position.
Lowe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ryan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Lowe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowe is trying to escape the mount.
Lowe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ryan keeps control of the position as Lowe tries to break free.
Good control from Ryan.
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.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Lowe manages to turn into his guard.
Anthony Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan keeping full guard, as Lowe tries to pass.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Ryan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol comes to the cage accompanied by SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2. Hammer has chosen Distubed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. YB Sol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tank Hammer's chin.
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sol.
Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Sol counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer prevents Sol from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Sol drags him back down.
Sol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sol.
Hammer struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sol looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sol is looking to clinch.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sol backs up against the cage.
Hammer looks gassed!
Hammer misses with a combination
letting Sol counter with a right hand.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sol has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Sol is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sol backs up against the cage.
Sol scores with a jab. Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sol looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sol to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch but Sol slips to the side
and Sol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol wants to clinch.
Tank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sol scores with a jab to the head.
Sol darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Sol breaks from the clinch.
Sol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Sol passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Sol trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Sol is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Hammer has hold of Sol's hands but Sol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Sol 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.
Sol wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Sol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sol.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
YB Sol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sol takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Sol looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Sol counters with a left to the body.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Sol trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol.
Sol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sol lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sol!
Sol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Sol counters with a two punch combo.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Sol clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sol counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Sol throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer has control of Sol's left arm, preventing Sol from doing any damage.
Hammer pushes Sol off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sol.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Sol being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to stand but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is wriggling around but Sol manages to pass to half guard.
Sol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sol trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Sol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sol looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Sol backpedaling.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Sol lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Sol.
No joy there for Sol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Sol counters by clinching up.
Sol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sol successfully pulls guard.
Sol trying to control the position.
Sol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol won't let him.
Sol wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol dominated that second 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.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Sol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sol wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer is holding on to half guard well.
Hammer pushes Sol off looking to stand but Sol dives back in and keeps control.
Sol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is in trouble now - Sol has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to hold on but Sol pushes him away.
Sol is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sol has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
YB Sol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer tries to hold on but Sol postures up.
Sol landing punches.
Sol landing shots from mount.
Sol wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sol working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Hammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pushes Sol off looking to stand but Sol dives back in and keeps control.
Hammer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hammer gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer pulls Sol in close to prevent any damage.
Sol looking to pass the guard.
Hammer is wriggling around but Sol manages to pass to half guard.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Sol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Sol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sol checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Sol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sol tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Sol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer wants to stand but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Sol shoots in.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sol counters by moving into the clinch.
Sol has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Sol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!Sol jabs at Hammer's body.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
so Sol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sol forces his way into half guard.
Hammer is not content to let Sol control the position.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sol.
Sol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sol tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Sol sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammer kicks off Sol and gets to his feet.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Sol won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Hammer has Sol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Sol passes into half guard.
Sol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammer trying to control here.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Sol sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Sol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Sol shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol.
Sol lands a right hook to the body.
Sol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Sol moves away from the strike by Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sol circles away.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Sol counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like YB Sol has been cut.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol wants a takedown but no success here.
Sol goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sol rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammer's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol had his way with Tank Hammer in that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sol counters with a one-two to the body.
YB Sol is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Sol on that attempt.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sol's guard.
Hammer content to stall in guard here.
Sol wants to improve his position but instead Hammer has moved into half guard.
Hammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sol wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer decides to stand up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hook but Sol avoids it easily.
Sol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Sol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Sol won't allow it.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sol smiles and moves away.
Sol tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a left that rocks Sol and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammer dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sol regain composure!
Sol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Oh Sol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sol throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sol seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer is taking damage to the body and head.
What can Hammer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sol is trying to control but Hammer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sol looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sol goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hammer turns into him and now he's in Sol's guard.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Sol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Sol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer wanted to stand there but Sol had control of the position.
Sol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Sol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sol is controlling him.
Hammer has control of Sol's left arm, preventing Sol from doing any damage.
Tank Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Sol pushes his legs off easily.
Sol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Sol looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sol 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol!
YB Sol retains his light heavyweight title!
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