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EWB XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel comes to the cage accompanied by I Am the Thorn by Cradle of Filth. Donnelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hand Of God by Black Market Hero. Jake Donnelly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly 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.
Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donnelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Donnelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donnelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donnelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donnelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donnelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Donnelly is proving a slippery customer.
Gabriel is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Donnelly has his hands clasped together but Gabriel extends an breaks Donnelly's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gabriel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Gabriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by Kernkraft 400 (Sport Chant Stadium Remix) by Zombie Nation. Evan Kennedy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but Steamboat shows good takedown defense.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Steamboat circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Steamboat which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Steamboat fails to pull guard.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steamboat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy jumps guard but Steamboat stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steamboat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat lands with a left to the head.
Steamboat manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steamboat.
Steamboat tries to clinch but Kennedy moves away
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kennedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy tries to score a body lock takedown but Steamboat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steamboat stalling in the clinch but Kennedy improves position.
Steamboat gets underhooks to prevent Kennedy's takedown attempt.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Steamboat can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steamboat pinned against the cage. Steamboat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steamboat's waist but Steamboat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steamboat's waist but Steamboat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Steamboat wants to clinch.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Steamboat, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Steamboat against the cage but Steamboat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
Steamboat tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Steamboat scores with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy wants a takedown.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
Steamboat is looking to control Kennedy's arms but Kennedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steamboat has his back to the cage.
Steamboat throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy keeps control of Steamboat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Steamboat counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Evan Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steamboat is in trouble now - Kennedy has advanced to mount!
Kennedy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat tries to lock up and control but Kennedy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steamboat is looking to get to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Steamboat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steamboat fails with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
Steamboat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamboat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kennedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steamboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steamboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Steamboat tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steamboat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Steamboat wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steamboat wants to sweep but Kennedy has passed to side control!
Kennedy lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steamboat's face as Kennedy controls the position.
Steamboat is looking to regain half guard here but Kennedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kennedy trying to control the position but Steamboat is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steamboat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steamboat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kennedy trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steamboat trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
Steamboat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but Kennedy pushes his legs off easily.
Steamboat wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Steamboat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy's guard.
Steamboat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kennedy wants to stand but Steamboat is controlling the position.
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennedy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Steamboat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kennedy is on top in guard.
Steamboat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kennedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kennedy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kennedy passes into side control.
Steamboat being controlled for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Evan Kennedy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steamboat throws and low kick but Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Steamboat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steamboat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steamboat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Steamboat tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Steamboat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like Steamboat is going to stand back up.
Kennedy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy managing to control the position.
Evan Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennedy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steamboat is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Steamboat can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kennedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Kennedy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steamboat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steamboat wants to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
Steamboat working to try and regain half guard.
Steamboat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Steamboat from controlling successfully.
Steamboat pushing down on Kennedy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steamboat tries to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. Steamboat fights it but they end up in guard.
Steamboat controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Kennedy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steamboat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steamboat pulls Kennedy in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steamboat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kennedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kennedy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steamboat.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy wants a takedown.
Steamboat avoiding damage.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Steamboat looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Kennedy.
I think Kennedy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy For The Devil. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Mezza!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mezza's waist but Mezza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
Ross tries to clinch up but Mezza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mezza lands a nice shot to the body.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Mezza circles away.
Mezza scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mezza lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Mezza wants to clinch
and Ross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Mezza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mezza wants to get back to his feet but Ross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mezza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mezza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mezza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mezza trying to keep a closed guard but Ross is proving a slippery customer.
Mezza keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross tries to move into range but Mezza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mezza looks to land a combination. Ross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ross is rocked!
Ross tries for a takedown but Mezza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mezza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ross, pushing him back against the cage.
Mezza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mezza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mezza as the two fighters clinch.
Mezza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Ross tries for a takedown but Mezza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mezza.
Mezza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mezza decides to return to a standing position.
Ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mezza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Mezza.
Mezza controlling his opponent.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mezza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mezza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ross throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mezza. What's that going to do exactly?
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mezza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezza avoids the attempt from Ross to control.
Mezza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mezza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ross wants to hold on but Mezza pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mezza unloads with some shots from mount but Ross bucks and avoids them well.
Mezza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ross avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mezza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mezza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Ross is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ross and Mezza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ross tries to improve position but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mezza 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.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mezza tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mezza to the ground. Mezza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mezza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ross.
Mezza is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mezza to the mat. Mezza regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mezza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ross sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mezza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mezza, not yet.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mezza controlling the position.
Mezza is breathing heavily.
Mezza wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
Mezza wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mezza connects with a single shot there.
Ross misses with a takedown
and Mezza counters with a nice uppercut.
Mezza tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mezza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezza lands an elbow inside.
Mezza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mezza tries to clinch but Ross moves away
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mezza wants to get back to his feet but Ross passes into half guard.
Mezza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mezza wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mezza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mezza working a defensive guard but Ross passes into half guard.
Mezza wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Mezza is looking to escape.
Ross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mezza's waist but Mezza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross takes one to the chin there.
Mezza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mezza clinches but Ross breaks the clinch
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mezza won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezza is looking for a sweep.
Ross taking a breather here.
Ross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mezza for as long as he can get away with.
Mezza tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mezza is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross scores with punches from side control.
Ross stands up and beckons Mezza to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ross dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown. Mezza tries to sprawl out of it but Ross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mezza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Mezza which made him look bad.
Mezza jabs Ross right on the nose. Ross blinks but takes it well.
Mezza wants to clinch
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mezza keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mezza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Mezza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ross prevents Mezza from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Ross seems content to control.
Ross thows a huge punch but Mezza dodges it nicely.
Ross prevents Mezza from improving his position.
Ross controlling the action here.
Mezza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mezza pushes Ross off looking to stand but Ross dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mezza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ross fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mezza.
Mezza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mezza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross wants to clinch.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Mezza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mezza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mezza swinging wilding here.
Mezza misses with a double jab.
Mezza tries to clinch up.
Mezza stuffs the takedown attempt from Ross. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
Mezza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross with a poor takedown
letting Mezza counter with a right hand.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Mezza shows good takedown defense.
Mezza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ross.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mezza wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Mezza wants to break free but Ross has control.
Ross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mezza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mezza throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Mezza lands with a right hand.
Mezza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mezza trying to control the position.
Mezza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mezza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Mezza from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Tajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Seeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tajiri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Asiattacker by Jim Johnston. Seeper has chosen "Cemetary Gates - Pantera as his entrance music. Michael Seeper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshimitsu Tajiri's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshimitsu Tajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Seeper!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seeper closes the distance and clinches up with Tajiri, looking for a takedown. Seeper pushes Tajiri against the cage but Tajiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tajiri throws a head kick that misses.
Tajiri shoots and misses
and Seeper counters with a shoot takedown. Tajiri fights it but they end up in guard.
Seeper has gone for a leg lock! Tajiri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seeper's guard.
Seeper wants to stand up but Tajiri is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seeper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tajiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tajiri won't allow Seeper to sweep him here.
Tajiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeper keeping busy on the bottom but Tajiri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Seeper looks gassed!
Tajiri is looking to take a break and control but Seeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tajiri lands a nice short elbow.
Tajiri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seeper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seeper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tajiri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tajiri prevents Seeper from improving his position.
Tajiri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Well, if Tajiri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Seeper is staying active underneath Tajiri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tajiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tajiri misses with a head kick.
Tajiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seeper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seeper trying to work for an americana but Tajiri has managed to regain full guard.
Tajiri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tajiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seeper tries to free his leg and advance position but Tajiri is retaining full guard.
Seeper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seeper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seeper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tajiri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tajiri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tajiri!
Tajiri working the ground and pound.
Tajiri is looking to take a break and control but Seeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seeper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tajiri off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seeper is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tajiri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tajiri for a finish.
Seeper has got his arm under Tajiri's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tajiri has spun round into Seeper's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Tajiri won't allow Seeper to sweep him here.
Seeper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tajiri throws a strike but Seeper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Seeper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Seeper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tajiri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tajiri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seeper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tajiri blocks a head kick by Seeper.
Tajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Seeper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tajiri keeping full guard, as Seeper tries to pass.
Seeper throwing strikes from guard but Tajiri blocks nicely.
Seeper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tajiri is keeping the position for now.
Seeper stands up from Tajiri's guard - Seeper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri closes the distance but Seeper moves to the side
and Seeper counters with a low kick, right behind Tajiri 's knee.
Seeper has his takedown stuffed
and Tajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Seeper has his takedown stuffed
and Tajiri counters by moving into the clinch.
Seeper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tajiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yoshimitsu Tajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Seeper.
Seeper tries to pull guard but Tajiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Seeper drops back down to his feet.
Seeper jumps into guard, dragging Tajiri to the mat.
Seeper keeping moving, preventing Tajiri from controlling successfully.
Tajiri content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeper has an active guard here but Tajiri has managed to pass into half guard.
Seeper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seeper is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tajiri pulls his head out easily.
Tajiri wants to pass to mount but Seeper is defending the position.
Seeper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seeper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tajiri avoids the body shot from Seeper.
Tajiri shoots and misses
and Seeper counters with a single leg into guard. Tajiri didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seeper drops back looking for a leg! Tajiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tajiri manages to kick Seeper off! Seeper jumps back into Tajiri's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seeper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seeper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seeper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tajiri is keeping the position for now.
Seeper stands and steps away. Tajiri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeper pushes Tajiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Seeper manages to break the clinch.
Seeper throws a nice looking combination but Tajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seeper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tajiri tries to avoid it but Seeper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tajiri to the ground. Tajiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshimitsu Tajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tajiri closes the distance but Seeper moves to the side
so Seeper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seeper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seeper is fighting to break Tajiri's control of his arms but Tajiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tajiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seeper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tajiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seeper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tajiri dives on top into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Seeper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tajiri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seeper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tajiri won't be happy with that.
Tajiri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Seeper landing strikes from the mount.
Michael Seeper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seeper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tajiri's face.
Tajiri tries to hold on but Seeper postures up.
Seeper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tajiri manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tajiri can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri stops Seeper from passing to mount.
Tajiri manages to get back to half guard.
Seeper trying to pass the guard but Tajiri defending well.
Seeper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Seeper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tajiri to the mat! Tajiri manages to get full guard.
Tajiri controls Seeper momentarily but Seeper frees himself.
Tajiri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seeper is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tajiri is keeping the position for now.
Seeper tries to stand but Tajiri is controlling from the bottom.
Tajiri trying to keep a closed guard but Seeper is proving a slippery customer.
Seeper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tajiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seeper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tajiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tajiri has escaped and now he's on top!
Tajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seeper is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Seeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seeper is looking for a triangle but Tajiri pushes his legs off easily.
Tajiri is posturing up here but Seeper has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tajiri tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tajiri has to tap! Slick submission there by Seeper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Seeper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albright comes to the cage accompanied by Rascal Deep Down. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Albright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Knight!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Knight.
Albright avoids the head kick by Knight.
Albright blocks a head kick by Knight.
Albright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Albright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.
Albright pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Albright.
Albright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Albright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Albright is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knight is in real trouble.
Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight manages to stand up with Albright still on his back. Eventually Albright drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Albright shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Knight throws a head kick but Albright moves out of range.
Albright tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Albright.
Albright shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.
Albright shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Albright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albright is breathing heavily.
Albright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight trying to control here.
Knight is trying to stand up here but Albright is controlling him well.
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albright avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight gets a takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to control the action but Albright is working from the bottom.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albright defending well though.
Albright is looking to improve his position.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight wants to stand up but Albright has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Knight has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Albright works to full guard.
Knight postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a head kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Albright moves out of range.
Albright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Albright is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Albright misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Albright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Albright closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Albright pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Albright with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a big head kick but Albright shrugs it off.
Albright misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a head kick.
Knight swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Albright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Albright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight really wants to buck Albright off and get back to his feet.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Albright.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Albright is very close to passing his half guard.
Albright blocks the strikes from Knight.
Albright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albright.
Albright works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albright landing punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Knight will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Albright has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimmy Albright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albright is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Knight rolls with it to try and escape but Albright cranks on the arm and Knight is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Albright!
Jimmy Albright retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Plude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Psycho Killer- Talking Heads as his entrance music. Peter Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Plude!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Burns!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plude takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Plude gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plude connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns wants to improve his position but Plude is controlling well.
Plude controlling the action here.
Plude is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Burns trying to control here.
Plude moves nicely into side control.
Burns looks gassed!
Plude throws an elbow but Burns slips to the side and avoids it well.
Plude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plude is chipping away with strikes.
Plude taking a breather here.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Plude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Plude is retaining full guard.
Plude looking for a sweep. Not yet Plude, not yet.
Plude is working hard here to advance position.
Plude has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Plude is retaining full 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.
Plude controlling the position.
Plude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Plude scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plude grinds an elbow into Burns's temple.
Burns tries to bench press Plude off him but Plude keeps the position.
What's Burns going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Plude has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Plude scoring with strikes.
Burns tries to bench press Plude off him but Plude keeps the position.
Plude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plude jumps guard but Burns stands there with Plude around his waist. Plude gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plude manages to pull guard.
Plude keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns wants to control from the top but Plude keeps moving.
Plude throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burns gets to his feet - Plude follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Plude on that attempt.
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plude preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Plude is trying to control but can't.
Burns prevents Plude from improving his position.
Plude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plude keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plude is on top in guard.
Plude trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Plude is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Plude is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burns is trying to keep Plude in close.
Plude trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Plude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Plude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plude throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Plude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plude.
Plude throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Plude throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Daniel Plude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plude shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plude misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Plude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plude looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plude changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Plude manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plude but Plude pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniel Plude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Burns.
Plude smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plude darts in trying to clinch
and Burns counters with a good, hard body kick but Plude shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plude misses with a wild combination.
Plude misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns decides to stand and escape the position.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Plude.
Plude throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Plude misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Plude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Daniel Plude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plude looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plude is trying to keep Burns in close.
Plude striking off his back but it's not causing Burns any problems.
Plude will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Plude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plude shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Plude keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plude.
Plude looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Plude to counter with a crisp jab.
Plude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Plude shoots and misses
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plude looking for a sweep. Not yet Plude, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Plude is proving hard to escape from.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burns trying to control but Plude is working from the bottom.
Plude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plude circles away.
Plude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plude misses with a wild combination.
Plude avoids the head kick by Burns.
Plude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plude misses with the combination.
Plude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Plude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plude darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Plude fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Plude tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Plude.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Plude.
Burns is rocked!
Plude swinging wilding here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plude changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Plude finish him?
Plude has an Americana. Burns didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Plude is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Plude hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Plude!
Daniel Plude retains his welterweight title!
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