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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Mac (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 Lil Mac was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Mac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Power sends Mac down but not out. Power dives into side control looking to finish.
Mac is rocked!
Mac is trying to work for a sweep but Power has mounted him!
Mac is still in real trouble! Can Power finish him?
Power is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Mac seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Philip Power has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mac can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Power and Mac drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Power!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes into the arena with Mastodon - Blood And Thunder blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Mata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mata.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Moore throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mata fails to land with a series of punches.
Mata moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore throws the left hand but Mata avoids the punch easily.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mata throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A head kick from Moore lands but Mata takes it in his stride.
Moore is looking to slow Mata down with leg kicks.
Mata blocks a head kick by Moore.
Mata misses with a hook
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Moore! Mata is out on his feet! Moore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mata is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mata is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rujonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rujonen comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched - Roy Jones Jr. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Streight Up Menace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Mikko Rujonen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikko Rujonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rujonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rujonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rujonen lands a slapping body shot.
Rujonen gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie postures up in Rujonen's guard and throws a big left but Rujonen blocks it.
Rujonen wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rujonen trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Rujonen dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Rujonen does no damage.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rujonen is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Rujonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rujonen is breathing heavily.
Rujonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rujonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Rujonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rujonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rujonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rujonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rujonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rujonen wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Rujonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rujonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rujonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rujonen trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rujonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Rujonen tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rujonen is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rujonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position but Rujonen is working away.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rujonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Rujonen kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in but Rujonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikko Rujonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Rujonen in a clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rujonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rujonen can't break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rujonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rujonen as Gracie shoots in.
Mikko Rujonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Gracie.
Rujonen wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rujonen sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Rujonen is keeping him busy.
Gracie throwing shots but Rujonen is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie winds up and cracks Rujonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Rujonen's hands, connecting with Rujonen's forehead.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rujonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rujonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie is nestled in close to Rujonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rujonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rujonen wants to get back to full guard.
Rujonen trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rujonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
It looks like Dennis Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in but Rujonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rujonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rujonen scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rujonen lands with a big left! Gracie is wobbled badly! Rujonen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gracie to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikko Rujonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaness Vision (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Can Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher has chosen Bring The Pain as his entrance music. Can Crusher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaness Vision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Can Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vision fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crusher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vision is fending him off so far but Crusher persists. Nope, Vision circles away and we're back to standing.
Vision wants to clinch.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vision as he jumps to the side.
Vision closes the distance and clinches.
Vision landing knees to the body.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Crusher is looking to break free of the clinch but Vision has double underhooks.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crusher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vision pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vaness Vision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Can Crusher.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crusher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crusher looks gassed!
Vision throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vision avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Crusher blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Crusher fails to land.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.
Crusher fails to pull guard.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vision avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crusher wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crusher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crusher misses with the head strike.
Crusher gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Vision keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Vision has wrist control.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vision swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crusher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crusher shoots in but Vision avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crusher shoots in looking for a takedown. Vision tries to sprawl out of it but Crusher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vision manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vision instigates a clinch.
Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vision avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vision scores a nice knee to the body.
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vision scores a nice knee to the body.
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vision prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Crusher blocks with his arms.
Crusher jumps guard but Vision stands there with Crusher around his waist. Crusher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crusher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher avoiding damage as Vision throws knees to the body.
Crusher has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vision is trying to keep an underhook but Crusher manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Crusher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crusher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vision does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crusher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vision defends it well.
Crusher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vision defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crusher tries to pass to full mount but Vision defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vision is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Vision is trying to stand back up but Crusher is controlling him
Crusher is working for a kimura but Vision is defending it quite comfortably.
Crusher decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaness Vision dominated that round.
That's time! Vision's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vision.
Vision takes the fight into the clinch.
Vision lands a knee to the body.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crusher's face.
Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vision avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vision scores a nice knee to the body.
Crusher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crusher goes for a takedown attempt but Vision pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vision moves into the clinch.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crusher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vision is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaness Vision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Can Crusher.
Vision lands a nice knee to the body.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision lands an elbow that stopped Crusher in his tracks for a moment.
Crusher tries to pull guard but Vision won't allow it.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher tries for a takedown but Vision manages to get underhooks.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Vision.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crusher jumps guard but Vision stands there with Crusher around his waist. Crusher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vision.
Crusher tries for a takedown but Vision manages to get underhooks.
Crusher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vision just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vaness Vision has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vision prevents it.
Crusher has Vision pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vision manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Vision.
Crusher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.
Crusher can't get the takedown.
Crusher breaks the clinch.
Vaness Vision is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Vision stuffs the takedown.
Vaness Vision is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vision throws a combination. Crusher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crusher fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision moves into range and clinches up with Crusher.
Vision prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusher has Vision pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vision manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crusher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vision gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown but Vision shows good takedown defense.
Vision gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vision is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crusher looking for a takedown.
Vision lands a nice knee to the body.
Crusher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vision smiles and moves away.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vision tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher shoots in and drives through. Vision sprawls well.
Vision instigates a clinch.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision stops a takedown attempt from Crusher.
Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crusher has Vision pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vision manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crusher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crusher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vision is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crusher can't find room to land a body shot as Vision controls the action.
Crusher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crusher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vision!
Vision blocking the ground and pound.
Vision tries to hold on but Crusher postures up.
Crusher lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crusher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crusher throwing strikes here but Vision is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crusher with the ground and pound from mount.
Crusher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vision is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vision is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crusher unloads with some shots from mount but Vision bucks and avoids them well.
Vision holds on to Crusher as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaness Vision dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crusher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vision's waist but Vision gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crusher off to one side.
Vision lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crusher's sensitive parts.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Crusher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vision but Vision pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vaness Vision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Can Crusher.
Vision clinches up against the cage.
Vision tries to land knees in the clinch but Crusher avoids the damage to the body.
Crusher jumps guard but Vision stands there with Crusher around his waist. Crusher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crusher tries to pull guard but Vision holds him up against the cage and eventually Crusher drops back down to his feet.
Crusher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vision just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision is leaning against Crusher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Vision.
Crusher decides to pull guard.
Vision tries to stand but Crusher is controlling from the bottom.
Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vision doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vision manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vision trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crusher's guard.
Crusher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crusher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vision might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vision doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vision manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crusher is looking for a triangle but Vision pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher has an active guard here but Vision has managed to pass into half guard.
Crusher tries to roll over but Vision keeps him under control.
Crusher manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vision is one step ahead there.
Crusher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vision stacks Crusher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vision!
Crusher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Vision stands up and beckons Crusher to his feet.
Crusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vision pinned against the cage. Vision gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crusher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vision tries to avoid it but Crusher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vision to the ground. Vision escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vision pushes Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Crusher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision tries to stall but Crusher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vision.
Can Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vision landing knees to the body.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaness Vision showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vision, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaness Vision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Smek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Rehel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollo Smek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rollo Smek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Rehel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehel throws a series of punches but Smek moves out of range.
Smek clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smek - that landed with a thud.
Smek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rehel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rehel is trying to stand back up.
Rehel covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rehel prevents Smek from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek is really struggling to control Rehel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rehel holding both Smek 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smek thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rollo Smek just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smek closes the distance and clinches up with Rehel, looking for a takedown. Smek pushes Rehel against the cage but Rehel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rehel fails to land with a series of punches.
Smek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rehel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rehel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rehel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Smek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehel.
A punch combination from Rehel misses.
Smek throws a looping overhand right but Rehel ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rehel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rehel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rehel tries to bum rush Smek with a series of wild strikes but Smek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rehel's waist but Rehel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smek off to one side.
Rehel throws a one two combo.
Rehel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smek shoots in and drives through. Rehel sprawls well.
Rehel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rehel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rehel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rehel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehel.
Smek has a takedown stuffed.
Rehel misses with a series of wild punches.
Rehel tries to bum rush Smek with a series of wild strikes but Smek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smek wants to clinch.
Smek wants to clinch up but Rehel keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Rehel misses.
Rehel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Rehel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rehel's waist but Rehel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smek off to one side.
Smek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rehel but Rehel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rehel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rehel lands a two punch combo.
Smek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rehel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Smek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smek dodges the punch combination from Rehel.
Rehel tries to bum rush Smek with a series of wild strikes but Smek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smek is looking to clinch.
Smek closes the distance and clinches up with Rehel, looking for a takedown. Smek pushes Rehel against the cage but Rehel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rehel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rehel swinging wilding here.
Rollo Smek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smek slips a jab and a cross from Rehel.
Rehel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rehel lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Smek or perhaps it was just good defense by Rehel which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rehel throws a series of punches but Smek avoids them all with ease.
Smek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rehel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rehel but Rehel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rehel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rehel counters with a left to the body.
Rehel misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Rehel.
Rehel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollo Smek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rehel throws a right and a left that Smek avoids nicely.
Smek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smek shoots in but no luck this time.
Smek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rehel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Rehel both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smek counters with a low kick, right behind Rehel 's knee.
Rehel throws a series of strikes that have Smek backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rehel.
Rehel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rehel.
Rehel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rehel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rehel's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smek trying to control the position from guard on top but Rehel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rehel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smek prevents Rehel from getting back to his feet.
Smek looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek is looking to work some ground and pound but Rehel has wrist control.
Smek trying to control the position from guard on top but Rehel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehel wants to get back to his feet but Smek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rehel manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Rehel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smek misses with a double jab
and Rehel counters with a straight right hand.
Smek shoots in and bounces Rehel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rehel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehel wants to stand but Smek is controlling the position.
Rehel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rehel keeping moving, preventing Smek from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek tries to free his leg and advance position but Rehel is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smek misses with a left hand
and Rehel counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rehel stuffs the takedown.
Smek throws an off balance right hand
and Rehel counters with a one-two to the body.
Rehel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smek. Smek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rehel misses with a double jab.
Smek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smek shoots for a takedown but Rehel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehel.
A lazy left from Rehel finds it's target.
Rehel misses with a double jab.
Rehel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joel Rehel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rehel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smek shoots and misses
letting Rehel counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rollo Smek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehel misses with a few strikes there.
Rehel 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.
Smek fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rehel 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.
Rehel misses with a combination
and Smek counters with a leg kick.
Rehel connects with a body shot.
Smek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rehel lands a jab-cross combination.
Smek shoots in looking for a takedown. Rehel tries to sprawl out of it but Smek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rehel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smek fails to land the takedown.
Smek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rehel throws a combination that misses
and Smek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rehel pushes Smek off looking to stand but Smek dives back in and keeps control.
Smek seems to be looking for submissions.
Rollo Smek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rehel is trying to stand.
Smek moves into full mount! Rehel won't be happy about that!
Smek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rehel is looking to escape.
Rehel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rollo Smek.
I think Rehel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Rehel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charm Demarsh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demarsh is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Demarsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Demarsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarsh tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarsh to the ground. Demarsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee throws a head kick but Demarsh moves out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demarsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a hook. Demarsh ducked under it nicely.
Demarsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demarsh scores with a leg kick.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demarsh lands a with a good body shot.
Demarsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Demarsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demarsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee is rocked!
Demarsh fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lee out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Charm Demarsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Marksman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Stalberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Marksman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Stalberg!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Marksman.
Stalberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marksman wants to clinch up but Stalberg keeps it at a distance.
Marksman moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalberg can't break the clinch.
Stalberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalberg is trying to break the clinch but Marksman has him pressed against the cage.
Stalberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marksman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stalberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marksman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marksman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalberg lands a left and a right that sends Marksman crashing to the canvas! Stalberg dives into mount looking to finish!
Marksman is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Marksman has been cut.
Marksman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marksman tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalberg stands up from mount. Strange move.
Oh Marksman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalberg lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Marksman is looking to close the distance but Stalberg sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Marksman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Marksman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nik Stalberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Antistar (by Massive Attack). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Salazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood thows a body shot but no joy.
Salazar avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a left that rocks Salazar and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hollywood dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Salazar regain composure!
Salazar is rocked!
Salazar is looking for a sweep.
Oh Salazar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salazar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hollywood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hollywood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salazar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Salazar wants to escape the position.
Salazar seems to have got his legs back now.
Salazar is working hard here to advance position.
Hollywood biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hollywood is looking to control Salazar but Salazar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hollywood is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hollywood has the hooks in. Salazar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Salazar is keeping busy.
Salazar tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Salazar tries to escape the position.
Hollywood controls the position.
Hollywood is trying to stick to Salazar's back but Salazar is turning into Hollywood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollywood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salazar.
Hollywood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollywood cracks Salazar with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollywood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salazar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollywood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hollywood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salazar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salazar.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Hollywood keeps it at a distance.
Hollywood lands with a slapping head kick.
Hollywood lands with a right that hurts Salazar. Salazar looks to clinch but Hollywood throws a short knee that drops Salazar. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). David Hollywood! David Hollywood retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Persson Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persson comes to the cage accompanied by Go Into The Water. Cohen Maloney will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Persson Persson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Persson from controlling successfully.
Persson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persson prevents Maloney from getting back to his feet.
Persson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perssonis looking to pass into half guard but Maloney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maloney is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Persson has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Persson tries for a takedown but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Persson blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Maloney jabs at Persson's body.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney throws a front kick aimed at Persson's knee but Persson avoids it well.
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Persson.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Cohen Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maloney looks gassed!
Persson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maloney prevents Persson from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maloney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maloney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Persson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Persson swings around for an armbar but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Persson's guard.
Maloney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Persson stalling.
Persson throwing shots but Maloney is blocking nicely.
Maloney is in trouble now - Persson has advanced to mount!
Persson wants to control but instead Maloney manages to regain half guard.
Maloney is refusing to be controlled, as Persson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maloney defending well though.
Persson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Persson wants to control but Maloney is keeping him busy.
Persson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Persson misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Persson Persson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Persson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maloney is refusing to be controlled, as Persson sits in half guard.
Persson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Persson is looking to stall here but Maloney recovers full guard.
Persson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Persson from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Persson Persson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Maloney connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Persson to the floor! Maloney dives in looking for the finish!
Persson is rocked!
It looks like Persson Persson has been cut.
Persson tries to get to full guard but Maloney has control of the leg.
Oh Persson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persson is trying to control but can't.
Maloney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Persson seems to have got his legs back now.
Maloney decides to stand and escape the position.
Persson shoots in looking for a takedown. Maloney tries to sprawl out of it but Persson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maloney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney tries a head kick but it misses.
Maloney throws a head kick but Persson moves out of range.
Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Persson closes the distance and clinches up with Maloney, looking for a takedown. Persson pushes Maloney against the cage but Maloney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maloney gets caught flat footed, as Persson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Persson won't allow Maloney to get back to his feet.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Persson from controlling successfully.
Persson looking to pass the guard.
Maloney can't keep his opponent in guard - Persson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney kicks Persson off and gets back to his feet.
Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Persson shoots in and bounces Maloney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Persson wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Persson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Persson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson in side control, throwing shots but Maloney defends.
Persson looking to control but instead Maloney has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Maloney is trying to stand back up but Persson is controlling him
Persson is trying to control the action in half guard but Maloney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Persson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Persson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maloney keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Persson Persson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Persson Persson's cut.
That's time! Persson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Persson moves out of range easily.
Persson blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Persson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persson is really struggling to control Maloney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Persson stands and throws Maloney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Persson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maloney's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maloney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maloney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maloney is not content to let Persson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson tries to move to mount but Maloney blocks the move with his legs.
Persson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maloney keeps working.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Persson Persson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Persson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Persson defending well as Maloney loads up on a big left hand.
Persson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Persson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maloney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Persson, into his guard.
Maloney wants to stand and escape but instead Persson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maloney keeping moving, preventing Persson from controlling successfully.
Maloney wants to stand up but Persson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson looking to sit in guard and control but Maloney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maloney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Persson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maloney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Persson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maloney but Maloney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Persson blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Persson tries for a takedown but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Persson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Persson Persson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney gets caught flat footed, as Persson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Persson wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Persson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maloney dives on top into guard.
Persson trying to keep a closed guard but Maloney is proving a slippery customer.
Persson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maloney passes into half guard.
Persson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Persson is trying to maintain the position but Maloney is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Persson Persson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Persson Persson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Persson.
Persson decides to stand back up. Persson steps back and let's Maloney get back to his feet.
Persson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Persson moves to take his opponent's back.
Maloney turns into Persson and is now in his guard.
Persson working a defensive guard here.
Persson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maloney passes into half guard.
Maloney tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Persson.
Persson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Persson.
Persson managing to control the position.
Maloney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Persson pushes a forearm under Maloney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maloney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Persson Persson!
Persson Persson retains his heavyweight title!
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