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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Saw Remix as his entrance music. Jeremiah Freeman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremiah Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida rushes Freeman and presses him up against the ropes.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Machida wants to stall.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida can't get the takedown.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Freeman.
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Rashad Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida instigates a clinch.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freeman misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida pulls guard effortlessly.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Freeman scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida controlling the position.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman 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.
Freeman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freeman looks gassed!
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman content to stall in guard here.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freeman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freeman trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Freeman won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the ropes.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida wants a takedown.
Freeman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freeman smiles and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida swinging wilding here.
Freeman darts in and clinches Machida up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freeman circles away.
Freeman darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machida wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
Machida moves nicely into side control.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Machida.
Freeman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Freeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Machida is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Freeman can't fight it off and eventually Machida manages to take the fight to the floor. Freeman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Machida wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman controlling Machida's posture.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman works the jab nicely.
Machida looks for a takedown but Freeman sprawls well.
Rashad Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
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.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Freeman!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Freeman wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida controlling from mount.
Machida trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Freeman is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Freeman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machida wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
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.
Freeman is in a horrible position here. Machida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Machida just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Machida 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Machida tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab from Machida.
Freeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Freeman gets a clinch.
Freeman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Freeman connects with a knee to the head.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Freeman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freeman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Machida wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Machida moves into full mount!
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control from the bottom.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Freeman!
Freeman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rashad Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Machida just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freeman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Machida throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Machida throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Machida shoots in.
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Machida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to stall.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida is working for takedown but Freeman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida looking to stall.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Freeman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Freeman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Freeman wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Jeremiah Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman won't allow Machida to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roller Gracie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie prevents Gunn from improving position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Gunn in his half guard.
Gunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunn postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gunn advances to half guard.
Gunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gunn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Gunn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gunn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gunn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gunn is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gunn has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Gunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gunn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Gunn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roller Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Nakahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinji Nakahara!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakahara sprawls well initially but Benoit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakahara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nakahara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benoit is working away from the top position though.
Benoit wants to free his trapped foot but Nakahara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakahara looking for submissions off his back.
Benoit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is nestled in close to Nakahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but Nakahara defending well.
Benoit lands strikes from half guard.
Benoit is taking a breather. Nakahara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Benoit lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakahara is not content to let Benoit control the position.
Benoit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakahara is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakahara avoid being mounted?
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.
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Nakahara defends it.
Nakahara is pressing down on Benoit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benoit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakahara is on top in guard.
Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benoit tries to get out of the position.
Benoit wants to stand but Nakahara is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benoit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakahara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakahara lands in his opponent's guard.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
Benoit striking off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakahara manages to get himself to full guard.
Benoit slips nicely into half guard.
Benoit blocks the strikes from Nakahara.
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.
Nakahara trying to control from the bottom.
Benoit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benoit seems to be looking for submissions.
Benoit prevents Nakahara from improving his position.
Benoit decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakahara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Benoit wants to control the position but Nakahara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Benoit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakahara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakahara's back!
Benoit lands a shot to the head.
Benoit is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Nakahara tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinji Nakahara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt - Nakahara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakahara circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakahara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakahara.
Benoit is controlling Nakahara's posture.
Benoit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakahara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakahara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakahara blocks the strikes from Benoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakahara tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it.
Nakahara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benoit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakahara decides to stand and escape the position.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benoit regains half guard.
Benoit is looking to control Nakahara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benoit avoid being mounted?
Benoit is controlling Nakahara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Nakahara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinji Nakahara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benoit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakahara!
Benoit looking to finish Nakahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakahara!
Benoit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benoit controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Nakahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakahara 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Nakahara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cock Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepard's entrance music is Exterminate to emancipate. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chestnar's choice of entrance music: 'The Touch' by Stan Bush. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Paul Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cock Chestnar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.
Shepard avoids the body shot from Chestnar.
Chestnar throws a series of punches but Shepard avoids them all with ease.
Shepard dips to his left and cracks Chestnar with an uppercut!
Shepard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Chestnar.
Shepard tries to clinch but Chestnar is having none of it.
Shepard is looking to clinch but Chestnar is avoiding it.
Chestnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chestnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shepard wants to clinch up but Chestnar keeps it at a distance.
Shepard tries to clinch up.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Chestnar.
Chestnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shepard.
Chestnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shepard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chestnar looks gassed!
Chestnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Cock Chestnar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Chestnar dodges the punch combination from Shepard.
Chestnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar wants to get up but he can't break Shepard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chestnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chestnar wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shepard's closed guard. He's half up but Shepard has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shepard pivots and extends the arm, Chestnar falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shepard! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Shepard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moy Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rampage Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moy Mendez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Mendez working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva working for a submission but Mendez is keeping him at bay.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Mendez tries to control Silva's body but Silva pushes him off. Mendez squirms to his side and now Silva has his back!
Mendez is keeping busy.
Silva is punishing Mendez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Silva is trying to stick to Mendez's back but Mendez is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendez.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva pushes Mendez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mendez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva slips a jab from Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez isn't going anywhere.
Mendez is not content to let Silva control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Mendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendez is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Mendez is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Mendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is not content to let Silva control the position.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
Silva is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendez's guard.
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard.
Mendez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moy Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mendez moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Mendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Mendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rampage Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moy Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendez wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Mendez won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Mendez is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Mendez defends it.
Silva wants to stand but Mendez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Silva throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Mendez is working away.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Mendez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Mendez has moved into half guard.
Mendez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moy Mendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whiskey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Piano has been drinking- Tom Waits. A fine choice. Owens has chosen The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable as his entrance music. Craig Owens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whiskey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Owens!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Owens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Owens!
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Owens slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Owens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Owens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Owens trying to control here.
Johnson wants to stand but Owens has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Owens is trying to stand.
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.
Owens is trying to control but can't.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Owens defends it.
Owens pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Owens feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Owens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson pulls Owens in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson'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.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Owens's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson passes into half guard.
Owens is looking to escape.
Owens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Owens is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson stops Owens from standing up.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Owens is retaining full guard.
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Owens circles away easily
and Owens counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
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 Whiskey Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a nice leg kick.
Owens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Owens to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Owens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whiskey Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Owens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Owens to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Owens!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Owens manages to avoid easily.
Owens tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Owens is looking to escape.
Owens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Johnson wants to take Owens's back here but Owens is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Owens is looking to escape.
Owens bucks up and throws Johnson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Owens looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Owens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to control but Owens postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Owens is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson has his feet on Owens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Whiskey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Owens circles away easily
and Owens counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whiskey Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Owens.
Owens tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Owens fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Owens 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Owens's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Owens seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson stands up.
Johnson throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Owens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whiskey Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Owens to control.
Owens is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson fails to move to back control.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Owens wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson prevents Owens from getting the reversal.
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens scores a takedown into full mount!
Owens tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson tries to hold on but Owens postures up.
Owens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
Johnson wants to hold on but Owens pushes him away.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Johnson tries to hold on but Owens postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiskey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Whiskey Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abro Brodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomid Nair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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180 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abro Brodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nomid Nair!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nair shoots in but no luck this time.
Nair shoots in but Brodan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brodan as he avoids it easily.
Abro Brodan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nomid Nair.
Nair looks gassed!
Nair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brodan drops Nair with a left and a right! Oh, Nair is hurt - Brodan dives into side control looking to finish!
Nair is rocked!
Brodan decides to stand back up. Brodan steps back and let's Nair get back to his feet.
Nair is still on wobbly legs! Can Brodan finish him?
Brodan lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nair falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abro Brodan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lovett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Penn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Lovett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but Lovett moves out of range.
Penn scores with a head kick.
Lovett is looking to clinch.
Lovett tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Lovett tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lovett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovett misses with the combination.
Lovett rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lovett stalling.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Lovett gets an underhook and turns Penn into the ropes.
Lovett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lovett manages to end up in side control.
Lovett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn is not content to let Lovett control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovett landing strikes.
Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lovett tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Lovett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penn some visible discomfort.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lovett prevents Penn from escaping the position.
Penn is being controlled here.
Check out the look on Lovett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lovett trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Lovett grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovett wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovett connects with a decent elbow.
Lovett landing strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Lovett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Lovett keeps moving and retains side control.
Lovett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lovett working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Lovett working the ground and pound from side control.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Lovett drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovett darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
Lovett gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
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.
Lovett pushes Penn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lovett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Eric Lovett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Penn.
Lovett clinches with his opponent.
Lovett misses with a body punch.
Lovett digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovett just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lovett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Lovett sprawls well.
Lovett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lovett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lovett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn clinches but Lovett breaks the clinch
and Lovett counters by moving into the clinch.
Lovett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovett is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lovett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lovett connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovett forces his way into half guard.
Lovett wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lovett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Lovett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lovett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lovett prevents Penn from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Lovett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Lovett stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Lovett throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Lovett counters by clinching up.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lovett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovett just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Penn prevents Lovett from breaking the clinch.
Penn keeps control of Lovett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lovett is pressed up against the ropes. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovett down to the mat. Lovett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eric Lovett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Penn.
Decent striking displayed by Lovett there.
Penn cracks the inside of Lovett's front leg.
Lovett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penn tightens his grip and picks Lovett up, before dumping him to the ground. Lovett manages to land in guard.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to stand but Lovett is controlling from the bottom.
Lovett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn won't allow Lovett to sweep him here.
Lovett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Lovett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Lovett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Lovett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lovett distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovett postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovett controls the pace.
Lovett trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Lovett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Lovett is proving a slippery customer.
Lovett tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lovett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lovett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Lovett counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lovett throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lovett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn is looking to clinch but Lovett is avoiding it.
Lovett staying out of range there.
Lovett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lovett closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lovett lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Lovett is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lovett.
Penn jumps guard but Lovett stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lovett is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Penn can't fight it off and eventually Lovett manages to take the fight to the floor. Penn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lovett is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lovett's back instead.
Lovett showing good submission defense here.
Lovett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lovett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Lovett gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
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.
Lovett doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Lovett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovett trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Lovett is working from the bottom.
Lovett controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn wants to control from the top but Lovett keeps moving.
Lovett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lovett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lovett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lovett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Lovett working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lovett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovett wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Kenny Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn tries to get to full guard but Lovett has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lovett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovett 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lovett!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fuller looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Tank!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller pushes Tank up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller has closed the distance and engaged Tank in a clinch.
Fuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Fuller.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Tank's ribcage. Tank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tank is working for takedown but Fuller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tank is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fuller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tank to the mat. Tank regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Tank is keeping the position.
Fuller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tank's head.
Tank working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Tank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Tank is keeping the position.
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Tank blocks nicely.
Tank wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller throws a combination. Tank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Tank.
Tank looks gassed!
Fuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuller misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fuller circles away.
Fuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuller prevents Tank from standing back up.
Tank wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tank is looking for a sweep. Fuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tank.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard.
Tank gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fuller fails with the takedown.
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Fuller shows good takedown defense.
Tank gets caught flat footed, as Fuller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Fuller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tank's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tank isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fuller stacks Tank on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fuller!
Tank manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuller moves into full guard.
Fuller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fuller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tank wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Tank is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fuller breaks from Tank's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tank bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tank preventing the sweep.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tank shoots and misses
and Fuller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tank's guard now.
Fuller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tank 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.
Fuller trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank keeping busy on the bottom but Fuller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuller is keen to just control but Tank is a slippery customer.
Fuller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tank wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Tank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tank's head.
Tank is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tank!
Tank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuller unloading with bombs!
Fuller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tank is rocked!
Fuller working the ground and pound effectively.
Tank is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
Fuller cracks Tank with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller retains his lightweight title!
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