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ICF 7 - Halloween Havoc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allister Fiend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allister Fiend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiend clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Fiend tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fiend tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fiend regains guard immediately.
Fiend is looking to stand up but Gunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiend is keeping the position for now.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Fiend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiend manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Fiend's guard.
Gunn passes Fiend's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunn seems to be working for a kimura but Fiend defends the submission attempt.
Fiend is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunn's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn rolls, trying to escape but Fiend keeps control of the position.
Fiend missing with punches from the back.
Fiend connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gunn to escape the position.
Gunn tries to break free.
Fiend tries to get the hooks in deep but Gunn pushed the leg off.
Gunn tries to break free.
Gunn breaks Fiend's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fiend keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Fiend controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Fiend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunn is controlling him.
Fiend tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Fiend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunn looks gassed!
Fiend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Fiend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allister Fiend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Fiend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Fiend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fiend shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiend scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fiend.
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Fiend manages to get underhooks.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fiend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiend gets the takedown into side control.
Fiend trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Fiend stands up and beckons Gunn to his feet.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiend which made him look bad.
Fiend lands a front kick.
Fiend scores with a shot to the body.
Fiend fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn shoots in and bounces Fiend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fiend keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiend lands a decent shot there.
Fiend looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiend, not yet.
Fiend trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn forces his way into half guard.
Fiend manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn decides to pull guard.
Fiend stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
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 Allister Fiend will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiend counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gunn!
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.
Gunn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiend lands a big elbow.
Gunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiend has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiend can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunn is looking to escape.
Fiend working the ground and pound effectively.
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiend is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gunn is surviving well by controlling Fiend's body position as best he can.
Fiend avoids the attempt from Gunn to control.
BOOM! Fiend connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gunn can't escape the position.
Gunn regains half guard.
Gunn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiend forces his way into half guard.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiend is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Fiend is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Fiend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fiend closes the distance and clinches.
Fiend manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fiend controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiend is retaining full guard.
Gunn looking to sit in guard and control but Fiend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiend is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fiend lands a couple of elbows.
Fiend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gunn, up you get!
Gunn wants to clinch.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn has his takedown stuffed
and Fiend counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiend throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiend.
Gunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fiend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allister Fiend dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fiend wants to control but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn moves to the back position.
Fiend rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiend is trying to maintain the position but Gunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fiend wants to hold on but Gunn pushes him away.
Gunn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fiend is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gunn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get'em Kimbo. The key to victory for Kimbo Slice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice gets caught flat footed, as Pierce shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pierce being controlled here momentarily.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Slice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slice throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce preventing the sweep.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice throws a leg kick but Pierce sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Pierce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Pierce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice checks a low kick from Pierce.
A jab lands there for Slice.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierce lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierce.
Pierce circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pierce!
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Pierce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slice working for a submission but Pierce is keeping him at bay.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Slice working Pierce over with strikes here.
Pierce is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries to hold on but Slice postures up.
Slice is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pierce can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce regains half guard.
Slice is thwarting Pierce's attempts to control the position.
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.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.
Slice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice is trying to control the action in half guard but Pierce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pierce trying to control from the bottom.
Slice controlling the action here.
Slice wants to free his trapped foot but Pierce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slice staying out of range there.
Slice feints and as Pierce raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pierce wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slice is now in half guard.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Pierce is defending well.
Slice is tying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierce is on top in guard.
Slice seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierce is controlling him.
Slice controls Pierce momentarily but Pierce frees himself.
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.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce preventing the sweep.
Pierce trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice looking to control.
Pierce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Pierce stops a takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Slice digs a good hook to Pierce's body.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pierce sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pierce is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierce wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is stalling here. Pierce is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pierce has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Slice is trying to get back to half guard.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice has his takedown stuffed
and Pierce counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierce jumps guard but Slice stands there with Pierce around his waist. Pierce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice is looking to control Pierce's arms but Pierce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slice has his back to the cage.
Slice works on Pierce's body with a couple of short punches.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Pierce.
Slice missing with knees to the body.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Pierce has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Pierce manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Pierce trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Pierce wants to stand and escape but instead Slice has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierce clinches but Slice breaks the clinch
and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pierce's guard now.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
TJ Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between chad prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Casanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chad prevost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Casanova!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova shoots for a takedown but prevost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casanova scores with a jab. prevost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
prevost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casanova lands a head kick!
prevost throws a wild body kick that Casanova sees coming a mile off.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casanova throws a nice head kick!
Casanova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casanova tries to close the distance and clinch but prevost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casanova just misses with a punch to the body.
Casanova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but prevost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
prevost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Casanova.
Casanova shoots for a double leg takedown but prevost sprawls well. He's pushed Casanova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Casanova shoots for a takedown but prevost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
chad prevost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Casanova.
prevost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
prevost swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost misses with a few strikes there.
Casanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
prevost misses with a wild combination.
prevost scores with a three punch combo!
Casanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
prevost misses with a few strikes there.
prevost closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for prevost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Casanova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt - prevost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casanova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
prevost tries to bum rush Casanova with a series of wild strikes but Casanova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casanova throws a head kick but prevost moves out of range.
prevost swats away the attempt to clinch by Casanova.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
prevost really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Casanova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
prevost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
prevost lands with a nice body punch.
Casanova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from prevost.
prevost misses with a wild combination.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casanova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casanova misses with a wild body shot.
Casanova misses with a head kick.
prevost lands with a nice combination. Casanova backs away looking to recover.
Casanova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says prevost as he avoids it easily.
Casanova throws a sloppy head kick and prevost moves out of range easily.
prevost tries to keep at a distance but Casanova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Casanova misses with a hook to the ribs.
prevost can't break the clinch.
Casanova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. prevost smiles and moves away.
Casanova slips a jab and a cross from prevost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says prevost as he avoids it easily.
Casanova looks gassed!
prevost throws a nice looking combination but Casanova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Casanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
prevost punishes Casanova's body with a nice straight punch.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casanova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has prevost pinned against the cage. prevost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Casanova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
prevost throws a nice looking combination but Casanova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
prevost throws a right and a left that Casanova avoids nicely.
prevost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eddie Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
prevost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
chad prevost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Casanova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but prevost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Casanova misses.
Casanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
prevost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses.
prevost avoids the head kick by Casanova.
Casanova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
prevost uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Casanova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
prevost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casanova is breathing heavily.
Casanova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casanova is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost stuns Casanova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses.
Casanova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
prevost lands a jab-cross combination.
Casanova throws a sloppy head kick and prevost moves out of range easily.
Casanova fails with a takedown attempt.
prevost fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from prevost.
prevost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
prevost is looking to wear down Casanova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
prevost throws a right hand that Casanova ducks under and follows up with a left that Casanova also avoids with ease.
Casanova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
prevost circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
prevost misses with a wild combination.
prevost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Casanova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
prevost scores with a three punch combo!
prevost throws a combination. Casanova tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Casanova throws a lazy head kick
and prevost counters with a right hand to the body.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses
and prevost counters with a left to the body.
prevost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casanova backs up against the cage.
Casanova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from prevost does no damage.
prevost lands a jab-cross combination.
prevost is working the combinations to good effect here.
prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
prevost lands a head kick. Casanova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
prevost cracks Casanova with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for prevost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Casanova wants to clinch
and prevost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
prevost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casanova backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from prevost.
chad prevost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
prevost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Casanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
prevost fails to land with a series of punches.
Casanova dodges the punch combination from prevost.
Casanova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by prevost.
prevost throws a nice looking combination but Casanova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by prevost!
prevost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
prevost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
prevost misses with a few strikes there.
Casanova misses with a head kick.
prevost throws a right hand that Casanova ducks under and follows up with a left that Casanova also avoids with ease.
prevost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from prevost.
prevost throws a leg kick but Casanova sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
chad prevost dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
prevost scores with a shot to the body.
Casanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and prevost counters with a nice body shot.
prevost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Casanova is out of range.
Casanova wants to clinch but prevost slips to the side
and prevost counters with a left to the body.
prevost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casanova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
prevost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
prevost lands a jab-cross combination.
prevost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casanova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
chad prevost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from prevost does no damage.
Casanova is on the wrong end of a nice combination from prevost.
A head kick by Casanova misses
and prevost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
prevost works Casanova's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova tries to clinch but prevost moves away
and prevost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Casanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
prevost scores with a three punch combo!
prevost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casanova backs up against the cage.
prevost blocks a head kick by Casanova.
Casanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
prevost moves out of range of the body kick from Casanova.
Casanova throws a lazy head kick
and prevost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
prevost stalks Casanova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Casanova's face. Casanova staggers backwards, shaken.
Casanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from prevost.
prevost looks to land a combination but Casanova avoids it well.
prevost stalks Casanova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Casanova's face. Casanova staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casanova wants to clinch but prevost slips to the side
and prevost counters with a three punch combo that has Casanova backing up. Casanova nods at prevost to acknowledge the strikes.
prevost lands with a nice combination. Casanova backs away looking to recover.
prevost throws a series of punches but Casanova moves out of range.
prevost throws a right and a left that Casanova avoids nicely.
prevost throws a right hand that Casanova ducks under and follows up with a left that Casanova also avoids with ease.
prevost swinging wilding here.
prevost lands a jab-cross combination.
Casanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
prevost throws a leg kick but Casanova sees it coming and moves out of range.
prevost circles away from the clinch attempt
and prevost counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
prevost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
prevost throws a series of punches but Casanova moves out of range.
Casanova throws a lazy head kick
and prevost counters with a two punch combo.
Casanova tries to clinch up
and prevost counters with a leg kick.
Casanova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting prevost counter with a right hand.
A combination from prevost does no damage.
prevost misses with the combination.
Eddie Casanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casanova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from prevost.
That's four 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.
prevost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Casanova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Casanova throws a head kick but prevost moves out of range.
prevost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Casanova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Casanova throws a lazy head kick
and prevost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
prevost throws a right and a left that both miss.
chad prevost is winning the standup battle so far.
prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casanova tries a head kick but it misses.
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.
chad prevost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Casanova.
prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by prevost.
And that's the end of the fight!
chad prevost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for prevost, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... chad prevost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertrand La Poutine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericson comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain- Stemme. Bertrand La Poutine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Ericson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bertrand La Poutine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Poutine jabs at Ericson's body.
Ericson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
La Poutine gets the takedown into side control.
La Poutine prevents Ericson from escaping the position.
La Poutine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
La Poutine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ericson tries to kick La Poutine off but La Poutine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
La Poutine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ericson defending well though.
Ericson looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Poutine escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Poutine fails with a takedown attempt.
Ericson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ericson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
La Poutine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ericson tries to stand but La Poutine is controlling from the bottom.
La Poutine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson stands and steps away. La Poutine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
La Poutine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ericson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Poutine's guard.
Ericson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Poutine, up you get!
La Poutine tries to clinch
and Ericson counters with a series of strikes. La Poutine will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Ericson.
Ericson looks to land a combination but La Poutine avoids it well.
La Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Ericson.
La Poutine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Poutine wants to clinch
and Ericson counters with a shoot takedown. La Poutine fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Poutine pulls Ericson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ericson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson throws a jab when La Poutine was well out of range.
Ericson has his takedown stuffed
and La Poutine counters with a two punch combo.
Ericson shoots in for a takedown but La Poutine shows good takedown defense.
Ericson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ericson gets to his feet - La Poutine follows without any prompting.
La Poutine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La Poutine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ericson swivels and escapes.
Kris Ericson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertrand La Poutine.
La Poutine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ericson wants to get up but he can't break La Poutine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ericson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Poutine is working an open guard so Ericson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ericson shoots in and drives through. La Poutine sprawls well.
La Poutine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Poutine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericson.
La Poutine drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Ericson wants to stand but La Poutine is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Ericson dominated that round.
That's time! Ericson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ericson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Poutine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ericson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Poutine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ericson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ericson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Poutine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by La Poutine.
Ericson pushes La Poutine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
La Poutine shoots in and drives through. Ericson sprawls well.
Ericson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ericson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of La Poutine is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good shot there by Ericson.
Bertrand La Poutine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericson digs a good hook to La Poutine's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ericson misses the target.
Ericson fails to land with a series of punches.
La Poutine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ericson counters with a two punch combo.
Ericson avoids a kick to the body.
Ericson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Ericson misses
and La Poutine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kris Ericson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Poutine prevents Ericson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson kicks off La Poutine and gets to his feet.
Ericson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Ericson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Poutine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ericson swivels and escapes.
Ericson throws a head kick but La Poutine moves out of range.
La Poutine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ericson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Poutine.
Kris Ericson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertrand La Poutine.
Ericson clobbers La Poutine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson shoots in and bounces La Poutine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
La Poutine wants to stand but Ericson is controlling the position.
Ericson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of La Poutine is proving hard to escape from.
Ericson gets to his feet. La Poutine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
La Poutine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ericson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Poutine throwing shots but Ericson is blocking nicely.
Ericson pushes La Poutine off looking to stand but La Poutine dives back in and keeps control.
La Poutine seems to be looking for submissions.
Ericson wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Ericson with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Ericson.
Ericson throws a series of punches but La Poutine avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericson fails with a takedown attempt.
La Poutine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertrand La Poutine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
La Poutine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ericson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Poutine's guard.
Ericson tries to stand but La Poutine is controlling from the bottom.
La Poutine trying to control the position.
Ericson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ericson shoots in and bounces La Poutine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ericson stands and steps away. La Poutine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Poutine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Poutine tries to avoid it but Ericson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Poutine to the ground. La Poutine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ericson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ericson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Poutine.
La Poutine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ericson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in La Poutine's guard.
La Poutine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ericson - that will leave a mark!
Ericson feints and as La Poutine raises his hands in defense, Ericson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ericson is looking to stand up but La Poutine won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson gets to his feet. La Poutine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
La Poutine needs to keep his hands up - Ericson had a free shot at his head there.
La Poutine takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by La Poutine.
La Poutine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ericson lands a jab to La Poutine's midsection.
A head kick from La Poutine lands but Ericson takes it in his stride.
No joy there for La Poutine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Poutine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Poutine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ericson counters with a left to the body.
Ericson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Poutine moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson is trying to break free.
Ericson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Poutine is working for takedown but Ericson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kris Ericson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertrand La Poutine.
Ericson goes for a takedown attempt but La Poutine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ericson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ericson wants to stand but La Poutine is controlling his posture from full guard.
La Poutine is working an open guard so Ericson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Ericson finds it's target.
Ericson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Poutine gets back to full guard.
La Poutine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ericson wants to stand but La Poutine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ericson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ericson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
La Poutine is trying to control the position but Ericson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Ericson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ericson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Ericson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Andersen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a takedown into Andersen's guard.
Andersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersen pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chris Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersen's guard now.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Andersen pushes him off.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Andersen throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andersen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Andersen trying to control momentarily.
Andersen is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Andersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersen tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersen to the ground. Andersen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andersen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersen won't be happy with that.
Andersen prevents Johnson from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working away.
Andersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Andersen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersen is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersen throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Andersen is avoiding it.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andersen misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Andersen get back to his feet.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersen.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Andersen moves into the clinch.
Michael Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Andersen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Andersen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Andersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Andersen backpedaling.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson trying to control the position but Andersen is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Andersen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Andersen is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Andersen has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Johnson won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Andersen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Andersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Andersen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Andersen closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andersen's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Johnson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to control but Andersen wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andersen is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Andersen stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Andersen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Andersen dives into side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Andersen off.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is not content to let Andersen control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andersen dives on top into guard.
Andersen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
Chris Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remose Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hank Trill has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Trill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remose Austin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trill tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trill wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Trill feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Trill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trill wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Trill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Austin wants to stand but Trill is controlling the position.
Austin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Austin wants to sweep here but Trill controlling him for the moment.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin wants to stand but Trill is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trill rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin misses with a knee strike.
Trill keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trill wants to stall.
Austin looking to stall.
Austin looks gassed!
Trill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Trill.
Trill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trill looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Trill checks a leg kick.
Trill tries to clinch but Austin moves away
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch.
Trill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Trill.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Trill.
Trill breaks from the clinch.
Trill has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Austin is keeping the position for now.
Austin wants to sweep here but Trill controlling him for the moment.
Trill wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
Trill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Austin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trill won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
Austin can't keep his opponent in guard - Trill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trill wants to free his trapped foot but Austin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Austin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trill is working away from the top position though.
Trill moves nicely into side control.
Austin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trill tries for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Trill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Austin sneaks back into half guard.
Trill is trying to work for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Austin gets back to full guard.
Trill pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trill trying to control from half guard but Austin is working away.
Austin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Trill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trill is looking to clinch.
Trill fails with the takedown.
Trill checks a low kick from Austin.
Trill closes the distance but Austin moves to the side
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Austin.
Trill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Trill lands but Austin takes it in his stride.
Trill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Trill which made him look bad.
Trill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin tries to clinch up but Trill circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Trill.
Trill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Trill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Trill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trill tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Trill jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
Trill is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Austin has his hands clasped together but Trill extends an breaks Austin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Trill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Trill!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Negreanu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Negreanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, King Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Negreanu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like King Bishop has been cut.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop scores a takedown into full mount!
Negreanu regains half guard.
Negreanu tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Negreanu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Negreanu 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.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Negreanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negreanu missing with punches from the bottom.
Negreanu tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Negreanu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Negreanu lands punches and elbows.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Negreanu.
Negreanu not allowing Bishop to control his hands.
Negreanu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Negreanu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bishop has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Negreanu is hanging on to Bishop's back as he tries to escape.
Negreanu misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to get back to his feet but Negreanu has full control of the position and if anything, Bishop has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Negreanu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bishop covering up well under a series of strikes from Negreanu.
Bishop rolls, trying to escape but Negreanu keeps control of the position.
Negreanu trying to control.
Negreanu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bishop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Negreanu's arms.
Negreanu lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop trying to control the action but Negreanu just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Negreanu.
Bishop looks gassed!
Bishop prevents Negreanu from getting a body triangle.
Negreanu connects with a big shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop is taking damage to the body and head.
Bishop tries to escape but Negreanu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Negreanu lands shots from the back.
Negreanu lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu scores with punches and elbows.
Bishop takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bishop covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Negreanu working for the choke.
Negreanu scores with punches from the back.
Negreanu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bishop up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negreanu looking for the RNC.
Bishop is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Negreanu lands with a cross.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Negreanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice combo by Negreanu! Oh, that's hurt him - Bishop falls to the canvas and Negreanu follows him into side control.
Bishop is rocked!
Negreanu is putting a hurting on Bishop here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bishop is still in real trouble! Can Negreanu finish him?
Negreanu working away.
Negreanu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bishop!
Bishop tries to hold on but Negreanu postures up.
Negreanu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Negreanu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Negreanu working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Negreanu raining down shots from the mount!
Negreanu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Negreanu lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Bishop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negreanu landing strikes from the mount and Bishop is in trouble!
Negreanu raining down shots from the mount!
Negreanu breaks from Bishop's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Negreanu landing punches.
Negreanu lands a big shot there that rocks Bishop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Negreanu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Negreanu landing punches.
Negreanu lands a big elbow - Bishop is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bishop is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Negreanu!
Daniel Negreanu retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Witcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce comes to the cage accompanied by "Lunatic Fringe" by Red Rider. Witcher has chosen Vader - Sword of the Witcher as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodie Boyce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Witcher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyce swivels and escapes.
Boyce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyce drops Witcher with a nice combination! Boyce dives into Witcher's guard, looking to finish!
Witcher is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Witcher has been cut.
Boyce is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Witcher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boyce is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Witcher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boyce's back instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyce wants to get back to his feet.
Witcher is trying to stick to Boyce's back but Boyce is turning into Witcher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Witcher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boyce.
Witcher keeping moving, preventing Boyce from controlling successfully.
Boyce preventing the sweep.
Witcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce landing some decent shots from guard.
Boyce stands and steps away. Witcher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyce cracks Witcher on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Witcher falls backwards against the cage. Boyce follows up with more strikes that drop Witcher to his knees. Boyce keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Witcher! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brodie Boyce!
Brodie Boyce retains his lightweight title!
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