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CFC 24: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Leiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Leiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leiter tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leiter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Leiter moves away from the strike by Castle.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leiter is looking to clinch.
Leiter rushes Castle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leiter misses with some punches.
Leiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leiter tries for a takedown but Castle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Leiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leiter tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Castle stuffs the takedown attempt from Leiter. Leiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Leiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leiter wants to clinch.
Castle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leiter darts in and clinches Castle up against the cage.
Castle avoids the elbow strike from Leiter, against the cage.
Leiter misses with the head strike.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leiter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leiter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leiter is breathing heavily.
Leiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle avoids the elbow strike from Leiter, against the cage.
Castle tries to break the clinch but Leiter is controlling the position.
Leiter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leiter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castle keeps control of Leiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leiter looking to throw knees to the head but Castle is blocking nicely.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leiter throws an elbow but it misses.
Leiter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but Leiter won't allow it.
Leiter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leiter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castle blocks it with crossed arms.
Castle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leiter misses with a knee to the head.
Leiter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leiter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leiter misses with a knee strike.
Castle has had enough of the clinch but Leiter keeps him there for the moment.
Leiter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leiter throws an elbow but misses.
Leiter landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Leiter.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Leiter keeps control of Castle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castle is trying to break free.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leiter prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.
Leiter tries to pull guard but Castle won't allow it.
Castle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leiter fails to pull guard.
Leiter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castle wants to break free but Leiter has control.
Castle can't break the clinch.
A short right from Castle.
Leiter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leiter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castle blocks it with crossed arms.
Leiter lands an elbow that stopped Castle in his tracks for a moment.
Leiter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leiter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leiter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leiter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castle blocking some punches.
Leiter breaks from the clinch.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leiter staying out of range there.
Castle throws a series of punches but Leiter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiter takes one on the button.
Castle connects with a jab.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Leiter on that attempt.
Leiter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castle thuds a left hand into Leiter's body.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiter ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
Leiter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leiter tries a knee to the head but Castle blocks it.
Leiter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leiter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leiter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castle smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leiter moves away from the strike by Castle.
Leiter fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Leiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Felix Leiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leiter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Castle scores with a shot to the body.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle misses with a straight right.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by Leiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leiter looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Castle throws a series of punches but Leiter moves out of range.
Leiter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Leiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Castle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leiter doesn't seem phased though.
Castle looks to land a left hand but Leiter moved out of range nicely.
Leiter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Castle stuffs the takedown attempt from Leiter. Leiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Castle throws a series of punches but Leiter moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Castle. That snapped Leiter's head back.
Leiter wants to clinch.
Castle throws a right hand that Leiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Leiter also avoids with ease.
Castle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leiter tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Castle misses with a looping right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Leiter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Castle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leiter.
Leiter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castle scores with a jab to the head.
Felix Leiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Leiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiter misses with a looping left.
Leiter is looking to clinch.
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by Leiter.
Leiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle misses with a hook. Leiter ducked under it nicely.
Leiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Leiter feints and as Castle raises his hands in defense, Leiter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castle controlling Leiter's posture.
Leiter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castle!
Castle taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiter tries to buck Castle off but Castle is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leiter moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
Leiter is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Leiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leiter moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leiter tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
A punch combination from Castle misses.
Frank Castle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Leiter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leiter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leiter tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Leiter wants to clinch up but Castle keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a jab but it's blocked by Leiter.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Leiter is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leiter walks into a straight right hand from Castle.
Leiter tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Castle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leiter staying out of range there.
Leiter tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Leiter wants to clinch.
Leiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leiter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leiter misses with a takedown attempt - Castle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Leiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a body punch but Leiter moves out of range.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leiter.
Castle cracks Leiter with an open hand slap.
Leiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by Leiter.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leiter tries to clinch up but Castle circles away and keeps his distance.
Castle lands a with a good body shot.
Leiter moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
Castle throws a right and a left that Leiter avoids nicely.
Leiter tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Leiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Castle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castle tries to bum rush Leiter with a series of wild strikes but Leiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Leiter on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
Leiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Leiter wants to clinch.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leiter wants to clinch up but Castle keeps it at a distance.
Leiter is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiter is looking to clinch.
Leiter tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Leiter shoots in but Castle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felix Leiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leiter tries to clinch up.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leiter tries to clinch up but Castle circles away and keeps his distance.
Leiter tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Leiter moves away from the strike by Castle.
Leiter wants to clinch.
Leiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castle 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian comes to the cage accompanied by "Scarface Groove" by Paris. Diomedes Argosian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Argosian as he avoids it easily.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Carmichael takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmichael misses with a takedown attempt - Argosian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Argosian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carmichael is out of range.
Argosian tries to clinch there but Carmichael circles away.
Charles Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmichael moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmichael looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Carmichael.
Argosian fails with the takedown.
Carmichael misses with a takedown attempt
and Argosian counters with a straight right hand.
Argosian lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian misses with the combination.
Argosian misses with a body kick.
Argosian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Argosian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Argosian misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Argosian.
Argosian throws a big shot that misses.
Argosian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Argosian connects with a jab.
Carmichael takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Charles Carmichael has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argosian counters with a leg kick.
Argosian looks to land a combination but Carmichael avoids it well.
Argosian misses the shot to the body.
Argosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argosian fails to land with a series of punches.
Argosian throws an overhand right that lands on Carmichael's shoulder, as Carmichael tries to avoid the shot.
Carmichael shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carmichael showed some decent athleticism there.
Argosian pushes Carmichael off looking to stand but Carmichael dives back in and keeps control.
Argosian controlling the position for now.
Carmichael prevents Argosian from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael drops an elbow to the side of Argosian's head.
Argosian tries to get to full guard but Carmichael has control of the leg.
Argosian is breathing heavily.
Carmichael winds up and cracks Argosian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carmichael tries to pass the half guard into mount. Argosian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Argosian is looking to improve his position.
Carmichael lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carmichael slips a nice elbow through Argosian's hands, connecting with Argosian's forehead.
Argosian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Argosian wants to control but Carmichael is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Argosian is positioning himself well to prevent Carmichael advancing to mount.
Argosian is refusing to be controlled, as Carmichael sits in half guard.
Carmichael prevents Argosian from improving his position.
Carmichael lands strikes from half guard.
Carmichael is thwarting Argosian's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Argosian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmichael manages to avoid it.
Carmichael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Argosian keeping moving, preventing Carmichael from controlling successfully.
Carmichael content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carmichael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carmichael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carmichael scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Argosian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argosian controls Carmichael momentarily but Carmichael frees himself.
Carmichael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Carmichael's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Argosian wants to clinch up but Carmichael keeps it at a distance.
Diomedes Argosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Argosian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmichael manages to avoid it.
Argosian tries to clinch up but Carmichael circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Argosian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carmichael shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carmichael was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carmichael with shots to the head and body - Argosian looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carmichael with a couple of short strikes.
Carmichael has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Argosian's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Argosian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carmichael landing strikes from the mount and Argosian is in trouble!
Argosian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Argosian tries to get out of the position.
Argosian tries to hold on but Carmichael pushes him away.
Carmichael controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Argosian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carmichael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Argosian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carmichael punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carmichael controlling from mount.
Argosian tries to lock up and control but Carmichael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Argosian is trying desperately to improve position.
Carmichael lands a big elbow.
Argosian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carmichael postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Argosian looks a forlorn figure.
Carmichael cracks Argosian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to control but Argosian wriggling away.
Argosian is working to get back to half guard.
Carmichael with good strikes from the mount here!
Carmichael scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Argosian tries to hold on but Carmichael pushes him away.
Carmichael landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carmichael prevents Argosian from getting the reversal.
Carmichael working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Argosian tries to reverse the position but Carmichael maintains control.
Argosian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carmichael keeping moving, preventing Argosian from controlling successfully.
Argosian lands a couple of digs.
Argosian lands a couple of digs.
Argosian wants to stand but Carmichael is controlling his posture from full guard.
Argosian stands up from Carmichael's guard - Argosian perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian takes a swing at Carmichael's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Argosian.
Argosian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Argosian.
Argosian takes a swing at Carmichael's ribcage but misses.
Carmichael fails with the takedown
and Argosian moves into the clinch.
Argosian breaks from the clinch.
Argosian slow jab from Carmichael misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argosian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Argosian shoots in but Carmichael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Argosian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carmichael's guard.
Carmichael thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Argosian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carmichael is keeping the position for now.
Argosian gets to his feet - Carmichael follows without any prompting.
Argosian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carmichael can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argosian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmichael keeps working.
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 Diomedes Argosian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Carmichael's cut.
That's time! Argosian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Carmichael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carmichael shoots and misses
and Argosian counters with a three punch combo that has Carmichael backing up. Carmichael nods at Argosian to acknowledge the strikes.
Carmichael tries for a takedown but Argosian circles away easily
and Argosian counters with a stiff right hand.
Carmichael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Argosian stuffs the takedown.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Carmichael.
Argosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael has his takedown stuffed
and Argosian counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carmichael fails with the takedown
and Argosian counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carmichael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Argosian counters with a nice uppercut.
Argosian lands a lovely overhand right.
Argosian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carmichael shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carmichael was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Argosian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carmichael landing shots from mount.
Carmichael has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Argosian's face.
Argosian is trying to escape the mount.
Carmichael lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Argosian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carmichael cracks Argosian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Argosian really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Carmichael with good strikes from the mount here!
Argosian tries to lock up and control but Carmichael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Argosian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Argosian tries to hold on but Carmichael postures up.
Argosian is in a horrible position here. Carmichael smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Argosian tries to hold on but Carmichael postures up.
Argosian is working to get back to half guard.
Argosian is in a horrible position here. Carmichael smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carmichael is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Carmichael connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Argosian is looking to improve his position but Carmichael isn't that keen on the idea.
Argosian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carmichael wants to pass the guard but Argosian is defending well.
Argosian trying to control but Carmichael postures up.
Carmichael looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Argosian is trying to stand back up but Carmichael is controlling him
Argosian gets back to full guard.
Carmichael trying to control but Argosian is working from the bottom.
Argosian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carmichael manages to get himself to full guard.
Carmichael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carmichael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carmichael wants to control the pace but Argosian is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Argosian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Argosian is rocked!
Argosian taking shots to the head.
Oh Argosian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmichael lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Carmichael.
Argosian wants to hold on but Carmichael pushes him away.
Carmichael lands a heavy elbow.
Carmichael lands a nice shot to the head.
Carmichael postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Argosian looks a forlorn figure.
Carmichael landing strikes from the mount and Argosian is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carmichael prevents Argosian from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Carmichael.
Argosian tries to lock up and control but Carmichael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Charles Carmichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Argosian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carmichael is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Argosian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carmichael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Argosian 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diomedes Argosian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bizzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizzel comes to the cage accompanied by Beggin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 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, Mike Bizzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bizzel is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Bizzel circles away and we're back to standing.
Bizzel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bizzel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bizzel advances to half guard.
Bizzel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bizzel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bizzel throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
St Pierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizzel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizzel.
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizzel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizzel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bizzel is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bizzel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Bizzel looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre won't allow Bizzel to sweep him here.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizzel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bizzel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bizzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bizzel looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Bizzel controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Bizzel keeps moving.
Bizzel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizzel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bizzel keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Bizzel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bizzel working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizzel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bizzel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Bizzel misses.
Bizzel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizzel. Bizzel obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizzel keeps St Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Bizzel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bizzel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bizzel wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
Bizzel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bizzel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizzel working the head and body with strikes.
Bizzel passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bizzel.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bizzel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Bizzel's attempts to control the action.
Mike Bizzel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizzel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
Bizzel wants to finish this one by submission but St Pierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bizzel.
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.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bizzel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bizzel is landing with some decent strikes but St Pierre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bizzel working for a submission but St Pierre is keeping him at bay.
Bizzel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bizzel scoring with strikes but St Pierre is staying in there.
Bizzel scoring with strikes but St Pierre is staying in there.
St Pierre is rocked!
Bizzel 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.
St Pierre is in a horrible position here. Bizzel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
St Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Bizzel finish him?
Bizzel prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, St Pierre has managed to escape the submission attempt.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bizzel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Pierre hang on?
Bizzel wants to finish this one by submission but St Pierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bizzel.
Bizzel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Pierre hang on?
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Bizzel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel moves to the back.
St Pierre trying to control the hands but Bizzel breaks the grip.
St Pierre rolls, trying to escape but Bizzel keeps control of the position.
Bizzel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bizzel lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns St Pierre.
St Pierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bizzel's guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Bizzel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bizzel dominated that second round.
That's time! Bizzel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bizzel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Bizzel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bizzel wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Bizzel thows a big elbow that misses.
Bizzel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bizzel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bizzel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bizzel lands a couple of elbows.
St Pierre trying to control the position here.
Bizzel trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizzel content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizzel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizzel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizzel trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Bizzel preventing the sweep.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizzel.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bizzel instigates a clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizzel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizzel fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bizzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizzel fails with the takedown
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bizzel's guard.
Bizzel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stands up over Bizzel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bizzel throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bizzel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bizzel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bizzel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Bizzel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bizzel is working for a submission of some sort.
Bizzel wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizzel working St Pierre over with strikes.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up but Bizzel is controlling him
Bizzel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bizzel drops an elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizzel.
Bizzel is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
Bizzel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Bizzel keeps him under control.
Bizzel drops an elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
Bizzel working St Pierre over with strikes.
Bizzel stops St Pierre from getting back to his feet.
Bizzel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Bizzel postures up.
Bizzel is stalling here. St Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bizzel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Bizzel is working away.
Bizzel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bizzel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bizzel trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
Bizzel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bizzel is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Fedor St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizzel trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bizzel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizzel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bizzel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that PJ Stalker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PJ Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker wants to clinch up but Zizzmen keeps it at a distance.
Stalker is looking to clinch.
Zizzmen clinches up against the cage.
Zizzmen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Zizzmen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zizzmen blocks the elbow strike.
Zizzmen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zizzmen manages to break the clinch.
Zizzmen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalker 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.
A shot in the inside from Zizzmen.
Zizzmen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zizzmen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Stalker is rocked!
Zizzmen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Zizzmen finish him?
Stalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalker seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalker connects with a knee to the head.
Zizzmen taking a breather.
Stalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zizzmen lands a big right hand! Stalker is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Zizzmen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Harlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Harlow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlow stuffs the takedown.
Harlow gets a clinch.
Harlow is trying to trip St Georges. He has hold of a leg but St Georges is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harlow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Georges is on top in guard.
St Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Harlow is retaining full guard.
St Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Harlow.
St Georges trying to control but Harlow is working from the bottom.
Harlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Georges's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges keeping moving, preventing Harlow from controlling successfully.
St Georges had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Harlow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. St Georges Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Harlow's back instead.
St Georges sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Harlow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre St Georges!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrice Desbiens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Desbiens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desbiens keeps the fight on the outside.
Neztil tries to move into range but Desbiens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neztil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neztil tries to clinch up.
Neztil closes the distance and clinches.
Neztil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neztil misses with a knee strike.
Desbiens wants to break free but Neztil has control.
Desbiens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Desbiens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Neztil lands a knee to the body.
Neztil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Neztil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desbiens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Neztil tries to land a knee to the head but Desbiens blocks with his arms.
Neztil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Desbiens avoiding damage as Neztil throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Neztil to work.
Desbiens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neztil missing with knees to the body.
Neztil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neztil looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Neztil tries to land knees in the clinch but Desbiens avoids the damage to the body.
Desbiens avoiding damage as Neztil throws knees to the body.
Neztil lands an elbow that stopped Desbiens in his tracks for a moment.
Neztil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desbiens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neztil misses with an elbow over the top.
Neztil lands a knee to the body.
Neztil looks gassed!
Desbiens breaks from the clinch.
Desbiens lands a big shot that drops Neztil! Can he finish him?
Neztil is rocked!
It looks like Mij Neztil has been cut.
Desbiens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neztil is still in real trouble! Can Desbiens finish him?
Desbiens drops back looking for a leg! Neztil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neztil manages to kick Desbiens off! Desbiens jumps back into Neztil's guard.
Desbiens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neztil being controlled for a moment.
Neztil seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neztil is trying to get back to half guard.
Desbiens is working to tighten is grip on Neztil's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Neztil has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Desbiens is really squeezing tight and eventually Neztil passes out! Desbiens breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrice Desbiens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush comes into the arena with Tom Sawyer - Rush blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson which made him look bad.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Rush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jefferson pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Rush counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jefferson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rush throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rush.
Rush controlling the position.
Jefferson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Rush keeps moving and retains side control.
Rush working away.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Rush trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
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.
Rush lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rush tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush controlling the position from side mount.
Rush prevents Jefferson from escaping the position.
Rush in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush prevents Jefferson from escaping the position.
Rush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jefferson is trying to control Rush's posture but Rush avoids it.
Rush wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Rush keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jefferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rush counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush avoids a kick to the body.
Rush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
Jesper Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Jefferson.
Rush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush scores with a kick to the body.
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rush in his half guard.
Jefferson is doing well to control the position and prevent Rush from advancing to side control.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alan Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rush tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
and Rush counters with a head kick.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rush 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.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Jefferson is going to stand back up.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jefferson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson is fighting to break Rush's control of his arms but Rush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rush wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Rush pulls Jefferson in close to prevent any damage.
Jefferson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rush.
Rush fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jefferson sprawls well initially but Rush persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Rush is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jesper Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
Jesper Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Jefferson.
Jefferson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Jefferson moves forwards but Rush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Rush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is not content to let Rush control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush uses his free foot to push down on Jefferson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jefferson.
Rush moves to the back.
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rush has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rush not allowing Jefferson to control his hands.
Rush tries to keep control of the position but Jefferson is staying busy.
Rush working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jefferson to escape the position.
Jefferson covers up after that shot from Rush.
Jefferson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rush's guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Rush had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jefferson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rush Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jefferson's back instead.
Rush tries to keep control of the position but Jefferson is staying busy.
Jefferson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rush's guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Rush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jefferson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jefferson hang on?
Rush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jefferson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rush.
Rush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush looking for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson is having none of it.
Rush working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson is in no mood to give up.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.
Rush working for a submission but Jefferson is keeping him at bay.
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.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rush looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.
Rush looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rush avoids the attempt from Jefferson to control.
Rush is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jefferson is surviving well by controlling Rush's body position as best he can.
Alan Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Rush pushes him away.
Jefferson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jefferson is looking to escape.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jefferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jefferson is controlling an arm, preventing Rush from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rush prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Rush working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jefferson regains half guard.
Rush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rush prevents Jefferson from standing back up.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Rush blocks the strikes from Jefferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Rush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Connely is rocked!
It looks like Dan Connely has been cut.
Connely scores with a hook.
Connely is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Riley throws a head kick but Connely moves out of range.
Connely seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connely.
Connely looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Connely looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
Riley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connely is proving hard to escape from.
Riley gets to his feet - Connely follows without any prompting.
Connely lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connely stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley wants to clinch up but Connely keeps it at a distance.
Connely connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots and misses
and Connely counters with a takedown into side control.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Connely scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Connely is chipping away with strikes.
Riley is not content to let Connely control the position.
Connely lands a nice forearm strike.
Connely advances nicely into full mount.
Connely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riley is looking to escape.
Riley is looking to get to half guard.
Connely wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.
Connely landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connely is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Riley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riley is squirming around, avoiding Connely's attempts to control the action.
Connely is landing with some decent strikes but Riley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Riley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Connely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Connely.
Connely connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Connely lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connely putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Connely tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Connely lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely punishing his opponent with strikes.
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connely is landing with some decent strikes but Riley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connely controlling from the full mount.
Connely scoring with strikes but Riley is staying in there.
Connely lands a nice shot to the head.
Connely landing strikes from the mount and Riley is in trouble!
Connely looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Riley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connely looking to control but Riley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Riley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Connely working Riley over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to hold on but Connely postures up.
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Riley tries to lock up and control but Connely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Connely. What's that going to do exactly?
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Riley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Connely. What's that going to do exactly?
Connely in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley taking shots to the head.
Riley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connely landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Connely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Connely shows good takedown defense.
Dan Connely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley lunges at Connely with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Connely's hand.
Connely thows a body shot but no joy.
Connely scores with a jab. Riley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connely throws a combination. Riley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Connely lands with a nice body punch.
Connely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley shoots and misses
and Connely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connely shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Connely postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riley tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley is trying to keep Connely in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Connely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Connely won't allow Riley to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connely accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley connects with a high kick.
Riley wants to clinch up but Connely keeps it at a distance.
Connely misses with a combination
and Riley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connely lands a jab to the nose.
Riley throws a series of punches but Connely moves out of range.
Connely looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Connely misses with a wild combination.
Connely has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riley's guard.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Connely working some strikes from top position.
Riley is trying to control the position but Connely postures up.
Riley wants to hit a switch here but Connely passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Riley there!
Riley tries to reverse the position but Connely maintains control.
Riley wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
Riley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Riley wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Connely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connely wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riley wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
Connely is trying to keep Riley in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley slips under a jab from Connely.
George Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Connely swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Dan Connely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connely lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Connely does it's job there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.
Riley takes a little break here. Connely wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Connely get back to his feet.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Connely won't allow it.
Connely goes for a takedown attempt but Riley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Connely.
Connely throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Connely's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Connely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Connely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connely won't allow Riley to get back to his feet.
Connely being controlled here momentarily.
Connely makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connely throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connely shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dan Connely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely landing with the ground and pound.
Connely tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Connely passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connely with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Connely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Connely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Connely pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Connely lands a couple of digs.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Connely is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connely postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley has hold of one of Connely's legs. Connely is fighting the takedown attempt but Riley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Riley trying to control but Connely is working from the bottom.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Connely blocks nicely.
Connely throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley looking to sit in guard and control but Connely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connely wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley avoids the body shot from Connely.
Riley moves away from the strike by Connely.
The crowd cheers as Connely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riley doesn't seem phased though.
Connely throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Riley looks to throw the jab but Connely is out of range.
Connely misses with a hook
and Riley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connely manages to avoid it.
Connely scores with a shot to the body.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connely.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
Connely falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Connely circles away.
Riley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connely counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riley's guard now.
Connely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Connely's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connely distracts Riley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Connely postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Connely lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Connely with a flurry of punches that miss.
Connely trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
George Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connely sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connely trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley working for submissions but it's allowed Connely to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Connely 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connely!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with Got Money by Lil Wayne blaring out of the sound system. Ross has chosen MVP-Ludacris as his entrance music. Ronnie Ross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ross!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Martin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ross is trying to break free.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross scores with a jab.
Martin is rocked!
Martin scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin stays in close to Ross's body and controls the position.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin gets to his feet. Ross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Ross misses with a two punch combination.
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Martin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ross's face.
Ross tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin leaning against his opponent.
Ross is trying to break free.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Ross looks gassed!
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Ross is trying to break free.
Martin taking a breather.
Ross can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ross.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ross's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ross wants to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Martin controlling his opponent.
Ross squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Ross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ross tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
Ross is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
A cross from Ross lands.
Martin moves out of range as Ross strikes.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross is trying to break free.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Martin moves away from the strike by Ross.
Martin clinches up against the cage.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Ross keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross is trying to break free.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Martin prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.
Ross managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
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.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin has Ross pressed against the cage.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Martin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ross is trying to keep an underhook but Martin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ross tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ross kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Ross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Martin has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin stalling the fight.
Ross wants to break free but Martin has control.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin has Ross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
Martin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Ross defends it.
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Ross trying to control but Martin postures up.
Ross has one foot on Martin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ross wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Ross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ross is looking to stand back up but Martin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ross.
Ross wants to control but Martin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin shoots in and bounces Ross off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ross is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ross's guard.
Ross wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Martin 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.
Ross pushes Martin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Martin lands a damaging elbow.
Martin prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.
Ross is trying to break free.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ryan Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin moves out of range as Ross throws a body kick.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Ross.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ross.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Ross is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Ronnie Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin jumps guard but Ross stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Martin tries to pull guard but Ross holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin prevents Ross from getting the reversal.
Ross tries to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Ross can't escape the position.
Martin controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Martin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bourque will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
174 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saul Mollenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque tries to clinch there but Mollenhauer circles away.
Mollenhauer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mollenhauer showed some decent athleticism there.
Bourque is refusing to be controlled, as Mollenhauer sits in half guard.
Bourque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mollenhauer.
Bourque keeping control of the position.
Mollenhauer prevents Bourque from improving his position.
Mollenhauer is thwarting Bourque's attempts to control the position.
Bourque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mollenhauer is working away from the top position though.
Mollenhauer stands up from half guard.
Mollenhauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bourque.
Mollenhauer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Bourque tries to clinch but Mollenhauer is having none of it.
Bourque fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Mollenhauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourque is fending him off so far but Mollenhauer persists. Nope, Bourque circles away and we're back to standing.
Mollenhauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mollenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mollenhauer throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Mollenhauer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mollenhauer stands up from Bourque's guard - Mollenhauer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bourque doesn't manage to clinch there - Mollenhauer circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Mollenhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mollenhauer tries for a takedown but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mollenhauer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mollenhauer tries to clinch up but Bourque circles away and keeps his distance.
Mollenhauer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mollenhauer showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is looking to control Mollenhauer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bourque avoid being mounted?
Bourque is trying to stand.
Bourque is looking to control Mollenhauer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bourque avoid being mounted?
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bourque wants to improve his position but Mollenhauer is controlling well.
Bourque trying to hold on to Mollenhauer's head to control him but Mollenhauer postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mollenhauer passes to full mount!
Mollenhauer trying to control but Bourque is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Mollenhauer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mollenhauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollenhauer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bourque tries to clinch up
so Mollenhauer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mollenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque is trying to control the position but Mollenhauer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mollenhauer thows a big elbow that misses.
Bourque looking for a sweep. Not yet Bourque, not yet.
Bourque wants to stand and escape but Mollenhauer is having none of it.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Mollenhauer from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mollenhauer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mollenhauer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mollenhauer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollenhauer wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Mollenhauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mollenhauer stays in close to Bourque's body and controls the position.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Mollenhauer from controlling successfully.
Mollenhauer throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourque wants to clinch but Mollenhauer slips to the side
and Mollenhauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollenhauer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mollenhauer is working for a kimura but Bourque is defending it quite comfortably.
Bourque is trying to maintain the position but Mollenhauer is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Mollenhauer seems content to control.
Mollenhauer trying to pass the guard but Bourque defending well.
Bourque keeping hold of Mollenhauer's head, controlling as best he can.
Mollenhauer stops Bourque from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mollenhauer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bourque wants to get back to full guard.
Mollenhauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mollenhauer throwing shots but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bourque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mollenhauer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bourque!
Bourque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Mollenhauer dominated that second round.
That's time! Mollenhauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bourque throws a leg kick which misses Mollenhauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mollenhauer tries to avoid it.
Mollenhauer throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
Bourque darts in trying to clinch
and Mollenhauer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mollenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourque defending well though.
Bourque is trying to stand up here but Mollenhauer is controlling him well.
Mollenhauer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourque makes his way to full guard, as Mollenhauer worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer has gone for a leg lock! Bourque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mollenhauer's guard.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque 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.
Bourque missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mollenhauer is looking to sweep but instead, Bourque has passed into half guard.
Bourque prevents Mollenhauer from improving his position.
Mollenhauer is controlling Bourque's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bourque looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mollenhauer has a hand on Bourque's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bourque takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mollenhauer wants to hold on but Bourque pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque tries to control but Mollenhauer wriggling away.
Mollenhauer taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Bourque connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mollenhauer is trying to reverse the position but instead Bourque has taken his back - oops!
Mollenhauer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bourque wants to take a breather but Mollenhauer is having none of it.
Mollenhauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bourque 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mollenhauer trying to control but Bourque postures up.
Bourque works his way into side control.
Mollenhauer prevents Bourque from improving position.
Mollenhauer is looking for a sweep.
Bourque trying to control the position but Mollenhauer is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque decides to stand back up.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mollenhauer has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Bourque.
I think Mollenhauer 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Mollenhauer!
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