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UEC 23: So Cold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Takatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Wilson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Takatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson wants to clinch up but Takatu keeps it at a distance.
Takatu shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Takatu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takatu.
Takatu clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Takatu throws a head kick that misses.
Takatu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Takatu isn't that keen on the idea.
Takatu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatu stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Takatu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Takatu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takatu tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Takatu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Takatu prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Takatu wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Takatu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takatu looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takatu controlling the pace for now.
Takatu lands with some strikes.
Takatu controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson is in a horrible position here. Takatu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takatu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Takatu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilson turns into him and now he's in Takatu's guard.
Takatu trying to control the position here.
Takatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson won't allow Takatu to sweep him here.
Takatu wants to control the position but Wilson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Takatu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takatu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takatu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Takatu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takatu throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takatu won't be happy with that.
Takatu is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wilson easily slips into full mount!
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takatu wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson prevents Takatu from getting the reversal.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Wilson throws a strike there. Takatu manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half 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.
Takatu trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Takatu defending well.
Wilson not doing much here.
Takatu looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to control the action but Takatu is working from the bottom.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is pressing down on Takatu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takatu is holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Takatu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takatu with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takatu lands a heavy elbow.
Takatu trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Takatu lands a nice shot to the head.
Takatu stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takatu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Takatu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takatu slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takatu is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Takatu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilson!
Takatu with shots to the head and body - Wilson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatu looking for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is having none of it.
Takatu raining down shots from the mount!
Takatu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takatu is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takatu counters by clinching up.
Takatu slows down the pace here.
Takatu tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson has Takatu pressed against the cage.
Takatu tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson pulls guard.
Takatu postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takatu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takatu controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takatu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson pulls guard.
Wilson controls Takatu momentarily but Takatu frees himself.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Takatu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takatu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takatu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.
Takatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Takatu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takatu 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Takatu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Filo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filo comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carlson's choice of entrance music: The Message. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lorne Filo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Filo misses with a double jab.
Filo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filo trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Filo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Filo throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
Filo throws a head kick but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Barry Carlson has been cut.
Filo shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlson tries to sprawl out of it but Filo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Filo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filo shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlson tries to sprawl out of it but Filo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filo shoots in for a takedown but Carlson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Filo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filo avoids the head kick by Carlson.
Carlson feints and as Filo raises his hands in defense, Carlson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlson throwing strikes but missing.
Carlson cracks Filo with a solid left hand.
Filo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Filo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filo with a poor takedown
and Carlson counters with a shoot takedown. Filo fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filo's head.
Carlson pushing down on Filo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Filo taking some punishment here, with Carlson in his half guard.
Carlson lands strikes from half guard.
Carlson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filo is staying active underneath Carlson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Filo tries to hold on but Carlson pushes him away.
Carlson wants to control the pace but Filo is squirming around nicely.
Filo holds on for dear life.
Filo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carlson scoring with strikes but Filo is staying in there.
Filo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carlson lands with some strikes.
Carlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Filo's face.
Filo is trying desperately to improve position.
Filo wants to control but Carlson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filo regains half guard.
Filo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carlson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Filo trying to control here.
Filo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Carlson manages to mount him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Carlson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Carlson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Carlson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filo throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlson counters with a head kick.
Filo misses with a head kick.
Carlson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carlson postures up in Filo's guard and throws a big left but Filo blocks it.
Carlson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Filo throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Carlson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Filo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlson lands a nice short elbow.
Filo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filo is trying to get back to full guard.
Filo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlson throwing shots but Filo is blocking nicely.
Filo tries to get to full guard but Carlson has control of the leg.
Filo manages to get to full guard.
Filo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carlson is working to get back to half guard.
Barry Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filo looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlson is looking to get to half guard.
Filo cracks Carlson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Filo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Carlson can't escape the position.
Carlson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Filo controlling from mount.
Filo with shots to the head and body - Carlson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson can't escape the position.
Filo is working for a guillotine from mount but Carlson frees his head quite easily.
Filo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Filo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filo looking for a guillotine from mount but Carlson is having none of it.
Filo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filo scoring with strikes but Carlson is staying in there.
Filo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filo landing shots from mount.
Carlson is rocked!
Carlson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filo with a couple of short strikes.
Carlson is still in real trouble! Can Filo finish him?
Filo controlling his opponent.
Carlson seems to have recovered his senses.
Filo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carlson's face.
Filo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carlson is squirming around, avoiding Filo's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Filo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Filo 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.
Filo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carlson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Filo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Carlson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Filo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carlson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson looking to pass the guard.
Carlson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filo's head.
Filo trying to strike off his back.
Filo wants to sweep but no luck.
Filo keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Filo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Filo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filo trying to stall but Carlson improves his position.
Carlson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carlson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filo with a poor takedown
and Carlson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Filo is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlson just content to control the position.
Filo is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carlson's best efforts.
Filo is pressing down on Carlson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlson!
Filo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carlson is looking to escape.
Filo lands a big shot there that rocks Carlson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Filo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Filo looking to control but Carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filo looking to control but Carlson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filo has control of Carlson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carlson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Filo controlling the pace for now.
Carlson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filo wants to control the pace but Carlson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carlson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlson tries to hold on but Filo postures up.
Filo wants to control the pace but Carlson is squirming around nicely.
Filo lands with some strikes.
Filo lands with some strikes.
Filo trying to control but Carlson is having none of it.
Filo working Carlson over with strikes here.
Carlson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filo dominating with strikes here.
Filo landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lorne Filo.
I think Filo 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lorne Filo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Sherls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quinccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Sherls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Quinccino!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinccino moves out of range of the leg kick from Sherls.
Keith Sherls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinccino slips a jab and a cross from Sherls.
Sherls catches Quinccino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Sherls does no damage.
Quinccino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sherls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quinccino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sherls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quinccino.
Quinccino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quinccino throwing strikes from guard but Sherls blocks nicely.
Quinccino is looking to advance position but Sherls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinccino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quinccino moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinccino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sherls!
Quinccino putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sherls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quinccino with the ground and pound from mount.
Quinccino is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinccino misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherls blocking the ground and pound.
Sherls is breathing heavily.
Quinccino is landing with some decent strikes but Sherls is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quinccino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quinccino misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sherls holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quinccino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quinccino looking to finish Sherls with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sherls!
Sherls avoids a series of strikes thrown by Quinccino.
Quinccino pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quinccino breaks from Sherls's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Quinccino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherls trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sherls can't escape the position.
Quinccino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quinccino punching from mount but Sherls doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sherls tries to lock up and control but Quinccino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quinccino working the ground and pound effectively.
Sherls wants to get back to his feet.
Quinccino looking to finish with strikes here!
Quinccino won't let Sherls get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherls taking shots to the head.
Quinccino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quinccino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sherls wants to hold on but Quinccino pushes him away.
Quinccino thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sherls is trying to stand up.
Quinccino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quinccino with a couple of short strikes.
Quinccino working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Sherls slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Quinccino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quinccino dodges the punch combination from Sherls.
A punch combination from Sherls misses.
Sherls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinccino shoots for a takedown but Sherls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sherls misses with an uppercut.
Quinccino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quinccino throwing shots but Sherls is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quinccino lands a nice short elbow.
Sherls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quinccino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quinccino wants to advance to full mount but Sherls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Quinccino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinccino wants to pass the guard but Sherls is keeping the position.
Sherls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quinccino thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sherls with a poor takedown
and Quinccino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quinccino.
Sherls stops a takedown attempt from Quinccino.
Quinccino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sherls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keith Sherls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quinccino.
Quinccino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sherls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quinccino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quinccino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sherls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherls pushes Quinccino off looking to stand but Quinccino dives back in and keeps control.
Sherls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quinccino.
Sherls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quinccino.
Quinccino thows a huge punch but Sherls dodges it nicely.
Quinccino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinccino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherls defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quinccino dodges the punch combination from Sherls.
Quinccino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherls throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinccino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sherls's guard now.
Quinccino chips away with some ground and pound.
Sherls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quinccino won't allow Sherls to get back to his feet.
Sherls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quinccino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sherls wants to stand but Quinccino is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sherls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinccino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinccino thows a big elbow that misses.
Quinccino prevents Sherls from getting back to his feet.
Quinccino wants to pass the guard but Sherls is keeping the position.
Sherls pushes Quinccino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sherls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinccino but Quinccino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quinccino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quinccino showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quinccino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Quinccino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sherls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sherls fails to land with a series of punches.
Sherls misses with a hook. Quinccino ducked under it nicely.
Keith Sherls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinccino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quinccino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quinccino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quinccino is working Sherls over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sherls is looking to regain half guard here but Quinccino keeps moving and retains side control.
Quinccino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sherls is avoiding damage well.
Quinccino in side control, throwing shots but Sherls defends.
Sherls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinccino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Quinccino cracks Sherls with a big right hand but Sherls just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinccino is trying to ground and pound but Sherls uses the momentary lack of control by Quinccino to regain half guard.
Quinccino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quinccino wants to pass the guard but Sherls is defending well.
Don Quinccino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinccino working the head and body with strikes.
Quinccino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quinccino thows a huge punch but Sherls dodges it nicely.
Sherls is trying to stand back up but Quinccino is controlling him
Quinccino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sherls throws a right hand that Quinccino ducks under and follows up with a left that Quinccino also avoids with ease.
Sherls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sherls misses with a double jab.
Keith Sherls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherls moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sherls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sherls misses the shot to the body.
Sherls thows a leg kick but Quinccino checks it
and Quinccino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quinccino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sherls prevents it.
Sherls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherls swinging wilding here.
Quinccino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quinccino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sherls wants to get back to his feet.
Quinccino prevents Sherls from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Quinccino there.
Quinccino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quinccino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quinccino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherls won't allow Quinccino to pass to mount.
Quinccino throws a strike but Sherls avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sherls is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Quinccino has Sherls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sherls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quinccino has Sherls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sherls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keith Sherls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quinccino.
Sherls tries to break the clinch but Quinccino is controlling the position.
Sherls manages to break the clinch.
Sherls misses with a series of wild punches.
Sherls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sherls misses with the combination.
Sherls throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Quinccino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quinccino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Quinccino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaughterhouse-Microphone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Harris!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris drops McCoy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McCoy! Harris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Colt Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jacque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Jacque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacque lands a left and a right that sends Lesnar crashing to the canvas! Jacque dives into mount looking to finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesnar is still in real trouble! Can Jacque finish him?
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacque wants to finish this one by submission but Lesnar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacque.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Jacque content just to control the position here.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jacque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacque is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lesnar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jacque working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar is in no mood to give up.
Jacque punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jacque is working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar frees his head quite easily.
Jacque looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lesnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacque has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesnar gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacque is breathing heavily.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jacque is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lesnar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jacque's back instead.
Lesnar controlling well, preventing Jacque from escaping the position.
Lesnar has his arm under Jacque's chin here. Game over son! Lesnar squeezes tightly and Jacque is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Bridge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mo Washington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Bridge!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bridge.
Bridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bridge misses with the combination.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bridge's waist but Bridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Bridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridge tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridge to the ground. Bridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bridge swivels and escapes.
Bridge lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Washington is looking to close the distance but Bridge sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Washington crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Washington is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jonny Bridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte has chosen Laser life by Blood Brothers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxing Comte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Comte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Comte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore throws the left hand but Comte avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. Comte tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Comte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comte lands with a nice body punch.
Comte connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Moore! He's out on his feet! Comte rushes in and drops Moore with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boxing Comte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Your Head. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams stops Miller from passing to mount.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Adams moves into full guard.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Adams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Adams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Adams 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 Miller!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Miller pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Miller doesn't defend quickly enough and Adams has managed to lock this one up! Can Miller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Adams on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Warren Adams!
Warren Adams retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes to the cage accompanied by War drums. Infamous has chosen Maino - All The Above as his entrance music. Chris Infamous will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous connects with a single shot there.
Infamous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosawa.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Infamous stuffs the takedown.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt - Infamous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous throws a right hand that Kurosawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosawa also avoids with ease.
Infamous misses with an uppercut. Kurosawa saw that one coming.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Kurosawa ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosawa ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Kurosawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous misses with an uppercut.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Kurosawa slips the punch.
Infamous lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Infamous with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Kurosawa has a takedown stuffed.
Infamous cracks Kurosawa with a good jab.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa moves out of range as Infamous strikes.
No luck for Kurosawa with that takedown attempt.
Infamous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Infamous tries to get to full guard but Kurosawa has control of the leg.
Kurosawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kurosawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids the attempt from Infamous to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa fails to take his opponent's back.
Kurosawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Infamous is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kurosawa has taken his back!
Kurosawa controlling the position well here. Infamous rolled but Kurosawa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Infamous trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kurosawa cracks Infamous with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Infamous from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kurosawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Infamous is defending well though. Kurosawa let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Infamous will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Infamous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Infamous, as that shot connected.
Kurosawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurosawa defending well as Infamous loads up on a big left hand.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Infamous.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Infamous throws a right and a left that Kurosawa avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Infamous shows good takedown defense.
Infamous is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Infamous looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infamous as he avoids it easily.
Kurosawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Infamous missing with a left hand there. Kurosawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosawa has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Infamous. No joy for Kurosawa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Kurosawa moves away from the strike by Infamous.
Kurosawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Infamous throws out the jab.
A big right from Infamous misses.
Donk. Infamous catches Kurosawa right on the button with a cross.
Chris Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chris Infamous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa dodges the punch combination from Infamous.
Infamous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Infamous slow jab from Kurosawa misses its intended target.
A jab from Infamous misses.
Infamous scores with a three punch combo!
Infamous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosawa staying out of range there.
Infamous misses with a looping right.
Infamous lands a two punch combo.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosawa's shoulder, as Kurosawa tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurosawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Infamous scores with the left hand. Kurosawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet but Kurosawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurosawa scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous seems keen to control Kurosawa's posture.
Kurosawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Kurosawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Infamous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Infamous seems keen to control Kurosawa's posture.
Let's hope that Infamous 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.
Infamous has his feet on Kurosawa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Infamous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurosawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosawa walks into a left hand.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous misses with a looping left.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Infamous sprawls well. He's pushed Kurosawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurosawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous throws a hook to the side of Kurosawa's head but Kurosawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous lands with an overhand left.
Kurosawa shoots in for a double leg but Infamous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Infamous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosawa.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Infamous looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurosawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Infamous, who protects the arm well.
Infamous is pushing Kurosawa's head away, looking to escape. Kurosawa manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurosawa in side control, throwing shots but Infamous defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurosawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Infamous desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Infamous is pressing down on Kurosawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Infamous wants to stand and escape but Kurosawa is having none of it.
Kurosawa postures up.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Infamous is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Infamous controls Kurosawa momentarily but Kurosawa frees himself.
Infamous being controlled here, momentarily.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet but Kurosawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Infamous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
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.
Kurosawa pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurosawa wants to free his trapped foot but Infamous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurosawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Infamous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Infamous!
Infamous wants to hold on but Kurosawa pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chris Infamous just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa slips a jab from Infamous.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Kurosawa crashes against the mat.
Kurosawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Infamous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurosawa's guard! Nice work there by Infamous!
Kurosawa is looking for a triangle here but Infamous uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kurosawa is not content to let Infamous control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kurosawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Infamous takes a little break here. Kurosawa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Infamous has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Infamous shows good takedown defense.
Infamous connects with a jab.
Kurosawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infamous pinned against the cage. Infamous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akira Kurosawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infamous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Infamous lands with a cross.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Infamous as Kurosawa shoots in.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous misses with a straight right.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosawa's shoulder, as Kurosawa tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Kurosawa with that takedown attempt.
Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Kurosawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Kurosawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Infamous throws the left hand but Kurosawa avoids the punch easily.
Kurosawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Infamous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosawa ducks right into an uppercut from Infamous.
Kurosawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Kurosawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurosawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurosawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Infamous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous trying to strike off his back.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Akira Kurosawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosawa is controlling him.
Kurosawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Infamous dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kurosawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Kurosawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Infamous which made him look bad.
Infamous connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurosawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous lands with a nice combination. Kurosawa backs away looking to recover.
Infamous throws the left hand but Kurosawa avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Infamous misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Infamous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosawa off to one side.
Kurosawa slips under a jab.
Infamous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Infamous stuffs the takedown.
Chris Infamous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Infamous fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Infamous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Infamous lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kurosawa backs up against the cage.
Kurosawa is rocked!
Infamous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Kurosawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosawa slips a straight right by Infamous.
Kurosawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Infamous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Infamous throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shoots in but Infamous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Infamous as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Infamous.
Infamous throws out a loose jab but Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa avoids a kick to the body.
Infamous cracks Kurosawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Infamous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Infamous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Infamous lunges at Kurosawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosawa's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous has his takedown stuffed
and Kurosawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Infamous's guard.
Kurosawa pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet.
Kurosawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Infamous is trying to stand back up but Kurosawa is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is not content to let Kurosawa control the position.
Infamous is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is tying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Infamous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Infamous winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Infamous!
Chris Infamous is the new welterweight champion!
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