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NEFL-10 "Cold to the Bone" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt comes into the arena with Sweep the Leg blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Wilson !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatt throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
Hatt tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Hatt is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Hatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on Hatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatt is holding on for now.
Hatt is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Hatt is pressing down on Wilson 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hatt has his feet on Wilson 's thighs here. He's pushed Wilson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Topham Hatt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hamlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frean Dorpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Hamlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frean Dorpo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamlet misses with a two punch combination.
Hamlet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamlet connects with the punch.
Hamlet lands a two punch combo.
Dorpo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamlet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamlet scores with a jab to the head.
Dorpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamlet to score with a decent uppercut.
Dorpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamlet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamlet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Dorpo catches Hamlet right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorpo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamlet, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamlet breaks from the clinch.
Dorpo tries to clinch but Hamlet moves out of range.
Frean Dorpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamlet!
Dorpo is looking to clinch.
Hamlet is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hamlet swinging wilding here.
Hamlet swinging wilding here.
Hamlet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dorpo sprawls well initially but Hamlet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hamlet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamlet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamlet stands up from half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorpo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorpo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorpo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamlet circles away.
Hamlet swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorpo.
Hamlet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamlet throws a right hand that Dorpo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorpo also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo tries to clinch but Hamlet is having none of it.
Dorpo tries to clinch there but Hamlet circles away.
Hamlet ducks right into an uppercut from Dorpo.
Dorpo tries to clinch up.
Dorpo tries to clinch there but Hamlet circles away.
Dorpo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamlet lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamlet misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorpo wants to clinch.
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.
A combination from Hamlet does no damage.
Hamlet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dorpo misses with a combination
and Hamlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hamlet wants to get up but he can't break Dorpo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamlet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamlet stands and steps away. Dorpo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dorpo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamlet counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hamlet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hamlet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dorpo's guard.
Dorpo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamlet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamlet stands and steps away. Dorpo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dorpo tries to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a three punch combo that has Dorpo backing up. Dorpo nods at Hamlet to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorpo tries to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dorpo won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamlet taking a breather here.
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.
You can see the frustration on Dorpo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorpo is trying to stand back up but Hamlet is controlling him
Hamlet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dorpo is looking to control Hamlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorpo avoid being mounted?
Dorpo tries to get to full guard but Hamlet has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamlet is thwarting Dorpo's attempts to control the position.
Hamlet stalling.
Dorpo wants to improve his position but Hamlet is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hamlet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dorpo darts in trying to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a good low kick that Dorpo was not able to check.
Hamlet misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorpo darts in trying to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a low kick, right behind Dorpo 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorpo has his takedown stuffed
and Hamlet counters with a left and a right that stings Dorpo.
Dorpo wants to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorpo darts in trying to clinch
and Hamlet counters with a two punch combo.
Dorpo tries to clinch but Hamlet moves away
and Hamlet counters with a series of strikes. Dorpo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dorpo wants to clinch but Hamlet slips to the side
enabling Hamlet to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorpo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamlet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorpo clinches but Hamlet breaks the clinch
and Dorpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Dorpo tries to clinch up
and Hamlet counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dorpo wants to control but Hamlet passes easily into half guard.
Dorpo is looking to control Hamlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorpo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamlet in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo is looking for a sweep. Hamlet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamlet stalling.
Dorpo trying to hold on to Hamlet's head to control him but Hamlet postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dorpo is looking to get back to full guard here but Hamlet has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hamlet avoids the attempt from Dorpo to control.
Frean Dorpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamlet looking to finish Dorpo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dorpo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Hamlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamlet, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Hamlet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Can Tomatoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Hall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Can Tomatoes's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Can Tomatoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomatoes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomatoes misses with a double jab.
Can Tomatoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomatoes misses with a looping right.
Tomatoes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomatoes lands a head shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomatoes throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Tomatoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomatoes misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Tomatoes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Tomatoes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomatoes thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomatoes missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomatoes as he avoids it easily.
A choreographed right hand from Tomatoes misses the target.
Tomatoes looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
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.
Tomatoes throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tomatoes as Hall shoots in.
Can Tomatoes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hall.
Hall moves away from the strike by Tomatoes.
Tomatoes looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Tomatoes sprawls well.
Tomatoes looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Tomatoes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tomatoes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomatoes sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall slips a jab from Tomatoes.
Tomatoes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomatoes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Tomatoes sprawls well.
Tomatoes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Tomatoes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomatoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Tomatoes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomatoes looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Tomatoes misses with a straight left.
Hall throws a series of punches but Tomatoes moves out of range.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Can Tomatoes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tomatoes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Hall is looking to clinch but Tomatoes is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomatoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Can Tomatoes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tomatoes misses with a looping right.
A combination from Tomatoes does no damage.
Tomatoes stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomatoes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Tomatoes misses with a combination
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomatoes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomatoes is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomatoes wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall trying to control but Tomatoes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomatoes is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Tomatoes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tomatoes throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Tomatoes wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Tomatoes slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Hall landing rabbit punches to the side of Tomatoes's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Tomatoes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall wants to improve his position but Tomatoes is controlling well.
Tomatoes works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomatoes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tomatoes controlling the pace for now.
Tomatoes with shots to the head and body - Hall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tomatoes dominating with strikes here.
Tomatoes with good strikes from the mount here!
Tomatoes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tomatoes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tomatoes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tomatoes 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.
Tomatoes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hall hang on?
Tomatoes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Can Tomatoes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomatoes misses with a body shot.
Ken Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomatoes misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomatoes misses with a looping right.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomatoes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomatoes. That snapped Hall's head back.
It looks like Ken Hall has been cut.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomatoes misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Tomatoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tomatoes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tomatoes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tomatoes cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tomatoes staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomatoes stands up and beckons Hall to his feet.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Tomatoes.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Tomatoes.
Tomatoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall moves out of range as Tomatoes strikes.
Hall scores with a takedown into Tomatoes's guard.
Hall prevents Tomatoes from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomatoes is on top in guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Tomatoes from controlling successfully.
Tomatoes stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomatoes trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Ken Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomatoes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomatoes won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Hall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Can Tomatoes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tomatoes, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Can Tomatoes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Ciccazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Ciccazzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ciccazzo's knee momentarily.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciccazzo looks gassed!
Roberts lands a high kick to the side of Ciccazzo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Roberts dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Pierre Ciccazzo has been cut.
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!
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccazzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts pushes down on Ciccazzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roberts working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ciccazzo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Roberts off and cradles Ciccazzo's limp body as Roberts celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). TJ Roberts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gable might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Stone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gable momentarily.
Stone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gable really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Gable is working to get back to half guard.
Stone tries to control but Gable wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone landing strikes from the mount.
Gable tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Gable regains half guard.
Gable trying to control from the bottom.
Gable is looking to improve his position.
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gable moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gable on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gable tries to get out of the position.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Gable.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable striking off his back but it's not causing Stone any problems.
Gable 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone connects with a single shot there.
Gable darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gable passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Gable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyrus Stone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Gable's defenses.
Gable has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
Dan Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Cyrus Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone swinging wilding here.
Stone throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
Gable throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Stone is rocked!
Stone 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.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Gable keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
Gable chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Gable is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gable content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gable cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable chips away with some ground and pound.
Gable loads up on a big left hand. Stone felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gable looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Stone can't hide his disappointment, as Gable celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Farrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fortin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Farrah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Work In Progress. Joe Farrah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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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, Joe Farrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Fortin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farrah moves into the clinch.
Farrah blocking some punches.
Farrah lands an elbow just above Fortin 's eye.
Farrah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrah misses with a knee strike.
Farrah scores with a shot to the side of Fortin's head.
Farrah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fortin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Farrah to the mat. Farrah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fortin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farrah keeping full guard, as Fortin tries to pass.
Farrah wants to improve his position but instead Fortin has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farrah wants to improve his position but Fortin is controlling well.
Fortin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fortin trying to mount his opponent but Farrah defends it.
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.
Fortin controlling the action here.
Farrah is trying to control but Fortin passes into side control!
Farrah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fortin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farrah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farrah being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortin works to advance to full mount. Farrah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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.
Farrah tries to reverse the position but Fortin maintains control.
Fortin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortin moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fortin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortin closes the distance but Farrah moves to the side
and Farrah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Farrah scores with the left hand. Fortin knows he should have avoided that one.
Farrah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrah fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortin tries to clinch but Farrah moves away
and Farrah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farrah has clasped his hands together around Fortin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Farrah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farrah tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortin is trying to control Farrah's posture but Farrah avoids it.
Fortin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farrah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fortin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fortin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farrah's guard.
Farrah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farrah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farrah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortin's guard.
Farrah stopping the sweep attempt from Fortin.
Farrah looking to pass the guard.
Farrah wants to get up but he can't break Fortin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fortin 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.
Farrah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fortin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farrah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortin keeping moving, preventing Farrah from controlling successfully.
Fortin keeping full guard, as Farrah tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fortin wants to clinch
and Farrah counters with a two punch combo.
Farrah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farrah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farrah tries to land a front kick but Fortin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farrah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Farrah rushes Fortin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farrah tries to pull guard but Fortin holds him up against the cage and eventually Farrah drops back down to his feet.
Farrah manages to break the clinch.
Fortin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Farrah dominated that second round.
That's time! Farrah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Farrah clinches up against the cage.
Fortin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrah just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fortin fails to land.
Farrah is looking to control Fortin's arms but Fortin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farrah has his back to the cage.
Come on Farrah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farrah decides to pull guard.
Fortin passes into half guard.
Fortin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fortin controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fortin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fortin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Farrah is on top in guard.
Farrah looking to pass the guard.
Fortin is looking for a triangle here but Farrah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortin is looking to reverse the position.
Farrah tries to get to his feet but Fortin is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Farrah in his guard.
Farrah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fortin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Fortin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farrah!
Fortin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Fortin.
I think Fortin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Fortin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choi Hang Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Able (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe Able will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choi Hang Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axe Able!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hang Man misses with a low kick as Able jumps back.
Hang Man pushes Able up against the cage in a clinch.
Hang Man stalling against the cage.
Able is working for takedown but Hang Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Able avoiding damage as Hang Man throws knees to the body.
Able breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Able seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hang Man shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Able is backing up but Hang Man catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Able covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hang Man Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Choi Hang Man!
Choi Hang Man retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jesse Wing has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wing just misses with a punch to the body.
Wing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wing feints and as Fadden raises his hands in defense, Wing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fadden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fadden working for a triangle but Wing defends it easily.
Fadden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wing's guard.
Fadden won't allow Wing to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fadden manages to get himself to full guard.
Wing has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fadden is proving hard to escape from.
Fadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wing looking to pass the guard.
Fadden 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.
Fadden looks gassed!
Fadden controls Wing momentarily but Wing frees himself.
Wing drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wing as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fadden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wing! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesse Wing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vega Hartgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartgrave's entrance music is Shame by Drowning Pool. A fine choice. Vega Hartgrave has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Vega Hartgrave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hartgrave.
Hartgrave misses with a body kick.
Shardlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartgrave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shardlow is fending him off so far but Hartgrave persists. Nope, Shardlow circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartgrave shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shardlow but Shardlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vega Hartgrave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shardlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartgrave displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shardlow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hartgrave throws a right hand that Shardlow ducks under and follows up with a left that Shardlow also avoids with ease.
Hartgrave scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hartgrave prevents Shardlow from standing back up.
Hartgrave trying to control from half guard but Shardlow is working away.
Shardlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartgrave trying to mount his opponent but Shardlow defends it.
Hartgrave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shardlow's head.
Hartgrave throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hartgrave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartgrave thows a huge punch but Shardlow dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shardlow pushes Hartgrave away with a front kick.
Steve Shardlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartgrave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shardlow swivels and escapes.
Hartgrave is breathing heavily.
Hartgrave misses with a straight right.
Hartgrave slow jab from Shardlow misses its intended target.
Hartgrave tries to bum rush Shardlow with a series of wild strikes but Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartgrave shoots in for a double leg but Shardlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hartgrave misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Shardlow lands but Hartgrave takes it in his stride.
Shardlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shardlow sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hartgrave to the ground! Shardlow dives into full mount looking to finish!
Hartgrave is rocked!
Shardlow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Hartgrave is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartgrave seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartgrave slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hartgrave wants to improve his position but Shardlow is controlling well.
Hartgrave gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hartgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shardlow manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartgrave trying to control the position from guard on top but Shardlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shardlow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hartgrave dives into side control.
Hartgrave sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shardlow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hartgrave cracks Shardlow with a big elbow.
Hartgrave controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shardlow tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Shardlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hartgrave's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shardlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shardlow lands with a slapping head kick.
Hartgrave drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hartgrave wants to control but Shardlow is keeping him busy.
Hartgrave wants to control for a moment but Shardlow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hartgrave wants to improve his position but Shardlow is controlling well.
Shardlow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartgrave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartgrave looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shardlow is one step ahead there.
Hartgrave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shardlow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hartgrave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two 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.
Shardlow postures up.
Shardlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartgrave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartgrave looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartgrave, not yet.
Hartgrave tries to strike from the bottom.
Hartgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shardlow manages to get himself to full guard.
Hartgrave preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow wants to stand and escape but Hartgrave is having none of it.
Shardlow pulls Hartgrave in to control the position.
Hartgrave passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hartgrave tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hartgrave works to advance to full mount. Shardlow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hartgrave lands a big elbow.
Hartgrave pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hartgrave thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartgrave postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shardlow looks a forlorn figure.
Shardlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Hartgrave looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shardlow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hartgrave looking to control but Shardlow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartgrave throwing strikes but Shardlow bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Hartgrave tries to free his leg and advance position but Shardlow is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vega Hartgrave dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartgrave shoots in and drives through. Shardlow sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Shardlow.
Shardlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartgrave. Hartgrave gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartgrave fails to land with a series of punches.
Shardlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartgrave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Shardlow lands but Hartgrave takes it in his stride.
Hartgrave throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shardlow's waist but Shardlow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartgrave off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vega Hartgrave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartgrave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega Hartgrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartgrave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hartgrave shoots in and drives through. Shardlow sprawls well.
Hartgrave blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartgrave tries to bum rush Shardlow with a series of wild strikes but Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartgrave closes the distance and clinches up with Shardlow, looking for a takedown. Hartgrave pushes Shardlow against the cage but Shardlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shardlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shardlow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shardlow dodges the punch combination from Hartgrave.
Hartgrave tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shardlow wants to land a leg kick but Hartgrave is out of range.
Shardlow walks into a stiff left hand from Hartgrave.
Horrible takedown by Hartgrave or perhaps it was just good defense by Shardlow which made him look bad.
Hartgrave shoots in for a double leg but Shardlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Shardlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartgrave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartgrave throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hartgrave changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shardlow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Hartgrave seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Hartgrave crashes against the mat.
Hartgrave postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hartgrave working the ground and pound.
Shardlow is trying to control Hartgrave's posture but Hartgrave avoids it.
Hartgrave is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shardlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hartgrave is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shardlow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartgrave landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hartgrave landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hartgrave tries to advance to mount but Shardlow denies him.
Hartgrave wants to control but Shardlow is keeping him busy.
Shardlow is looking for a sweep.
Hartgrave working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shardlow tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Hartgrave crashes against the mat.
Shardlow dodges the ground and pound from Hartgrave.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartgrave blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steve Shardlow just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hartgrave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shardlow throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartgrave misses with a wild combination.
Hartgrave throws an overhand right that lands on Shardlow's shoulder, as Shardlow tries to avoid the shot.
Hartgrave connects with a crisp jab.
Hartgrave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Hartgrave.
Hartgrave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shardlow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shardlow lands with a slapping head kick.
Hartgrave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shardlow is fending him off so far but Hartgrave persists. Nope, Shardlow circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartgrave throws a body kick that misses.
Hartgrave loads up on a big right hand but Shardlow slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartgrave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shardlow is fending him off so far but Hartgrave persists. Nope, Shardlow circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hartgrave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartgrave gets the takedown into side control.
Shardlow is trying to get back to his feet.
Shardlow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hartgrave is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shardlow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shardlow throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow defending against the ground and pound.
Hartgrave trying to control the action but Shardlow is working from the bottom.
Hartgrave landing strikes.
Hartgrave is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shardlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shardlow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartgrave wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shardlow is trying to control Hartgrave's posture but Hartgrave avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartgrave cracks Shardlow with a big elbow.
Hartgrave working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartgrave working the ground and pound from side control.
Hartgrave sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shardlow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hartgrave lands some shots froms side control.
Hartgrave landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shardlow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hartgrave's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hartgrave wants to free his trapped foot but Shardlow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartgrave trying to control from half guard but Shardlow is working away.
Hartgrave misses with a head shot. Shardlow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hartgrave postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartgrave trying to control but Shardlow is working from the bottom.
Hartgrave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vega Hartgrave had his way with Steve Shardlow in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
A big left from Hartgrave misses.
Hartgrave throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shardlow's waist but Shardlow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartgrave off to one side.
Shardlow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartgrave cracks Shardlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hartgrave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shardlow swivels and escapes.
Hartgrave lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Hartgrave or perhaps it was just good defense by Shardlow which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vega Hartgrave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shardlow thows a body shot but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Crunch! Shardlow slams his shin into Hartgrave's torso.
Shardlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shardlow lands a head kick. Hartgrave smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hartgrave's head.
Shardlow throws a nice head kick!
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartgrave throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shardlow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hartgrave really felt that one!
Hartgrave misses with a hook.
Hartgrave misses with a hook to the body
and Shardlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shardlow cracks the inside of Hartgrave's front leg.
Shardlow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shardlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shardlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shardlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartgrave.
Shardlow throws a head kick that Hartgrave semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shardlow, right into the meat.
Crunch! Shardlow slams his shin into Hartgrave's torso.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Hartgrave moves out of range easily.
Hartgrave is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartgrave on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shardlow. Shardlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartgrave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shardlow.
Hartgrave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shardlow connects with a high kick.
Vega Hartgrave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartgrave tries to bum rush Shardlow with a series of wild strikes but Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartgrave has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shardlow misses.
No luck for Hartgrave with that takedown attempt.
Hartgrave checks the leg kick.
Hartgrave shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartgrave drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hartgrave changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shardlow tries to avoid it but Hartgrave manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shardlow to the ground. Shardlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartgrave.
Hartgrave takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shardlow scores with a push kick.
Shardlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartgrave will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartgrave misses with a double jab.
Hartgrave blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Hartgrave throws out a loose jab but Shardlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartgrave doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shardlow counters with a thumping low kick.
Shardlow works Hartgrave's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartgrave as he connects with a hook.
Hartgrave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shardlow counters with a leg kick.
Shardlow misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartgrave fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shardlow defending well as Hartgrave loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Shardlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shardlow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Shardlow!
Steve Shardlow is the new middleweight champion!
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