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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Coxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coxwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Messiah by Konflict (Nosia Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Coxwell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coxwell's waist but Coxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Coxwell.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Coxwell scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jamal Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coxwell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coxwell swinging wilding here.
Coxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Coxwell sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coxwell.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Coxwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Coxwell throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie is rocked!
A combination from Coxwell does no damage.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coxwell circles away.
Coxwell lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coxwell connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gracie tumbling to the canvas! Coxwell pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gracie was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Coxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malli Nukke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Teichroew could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malli Nukke's chin.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malli Nukke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teichroew looks to land a combination but Nukke avoids it well.
Nukke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nukke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Teichroew is wriggling around but Nukke manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nukke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Teichroew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukke misses with a head shot. Teichroew uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukke trying to control but Teichroew is working from the bottom.
Nukke forces his way into half guard.
Nukke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nukke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nukke misses with a head shot. Teichroew uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nukke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Teichroew keeping moving, preventing Nukke from controlling successfully.
Teichroew keeping full guard, as Nukke tries to pass.
Nukke is stalling in the full guard.
Nukke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukke connects with a couple of short punches.
Nukke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nukke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nukke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nukke thows a big elbow that misses.
Teichroew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nukke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nukke is looking to work some ground and pound but Teichroew has wrist control.
Nukke wants to control from the top but Teichroew keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teichroew pushes Nukke off and gets back to his feet.
Nukke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Teichroew!
Nukke landing strikes from the mount.
Nukke throwing strikes here but Teichroew is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nukke looking to ground and pound but Teichroew is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malli Nukke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nukke shoots in but no luck this time.
Teichroew throws a right and a left that Nukke avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Teichroew misses.
Nukke misses with a wild combination.
Nukke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teichroew circles away.
Teichroew wants to land a leg kick but Nukke is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teichroew stuffs the takedown attempt from Nukke. Nukke gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malli Nukke.
Nukke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig Teichroew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nukke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teichroew won't be happy with that.
Nukke is breathing heavily.
Nukke working the strikes but Teichroew uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nukke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nukke is trying to control the action in half guard but Teichroew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nukke is looking to stall here but Teichroew recovers full guard.
Nukke won't allow Teichroew to get back to his feet.
Nukke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teichroew kicks Nukke off and gets to his feet.
Nukke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teichroew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malli Nukke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nukke.
Teichroew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teichroew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Nukke - just one landing.
Teichroew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nukke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukke wants to control but Teichroew is keeping him busy.
Nukke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nukke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nukke trying to control the action but Teichroew is working from the bottom.
Nukke with the ground and pound but Teichroew uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nukke throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukke wants to control from the top but Teichroew keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Nukke wants to pass the guard but Teichroew is keeping the position.
Nukke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Teichroew wants to stand but Nukke is controlling the position.
Nukke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nukke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teichroew counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malli Nukke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nukke with a poor takedown
and Teichroew counters with a nice uppercut.
Nukke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nukke shoots in but Teichroew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nukke misses with a takedown attempt
and Teichroew counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Nukke!
Nukke is rocked!
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malli Nukke.
Teichroew escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nukke is still on wobbly legs! Can Teichroew finish him?
Teichroew fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukke seems to have recovered his senses.
Teichroew throws a right hand that Nukke ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukke also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nukke misses the target.
Nukke scores with the left hand. Teichroew knows he should have avoided that one.
Nukke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teichroew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nukke is putting a hurting on Teichroew here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nukke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Teichroew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nukke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nukke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Teichroew is avoiding damage well.
Malli Nukke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nukke trying to control the action but Teichroew is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Teichroew's face as Nukke controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nukke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nukke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teichroew!
Nukke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Nukke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nukke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nukke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Teichroew blocking the ground and pound.
Teichroew is squirming around, avoiding Nukke's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nukke 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.
Nukke raining down shots from the mount!
Craig Teichroew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teichroew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teichroew taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Nukke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malli Nukke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nukke 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malli Nukke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Got Money by Lil Wayne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Martin wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Martin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lee tries to reverse the position but Martin maintains control.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Martin'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.
Martin looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Lee 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.
Martin is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
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.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Martin tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee has an active guard here but Martin has managed to pass into half guard.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee is trying to keep Martin in close.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Martin is defending it well.
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martin breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martin jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Martin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martin stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Martin rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Lee pulls Martin into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Martin to get to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Martin has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martin controlling from mount.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Martin rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin blocks a body shot from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Martin tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Martin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
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 Ryan Martin.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Harvath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ranma Saotome's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranma Saotome!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saotome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harvath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saotome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harvath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saotome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvath is trying to get back to full guard.
Saotome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harvath is staying active underneath Saotome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saotome is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harvath reverses the position - he's now on top in Saotome's guard.
Saotome looking to control but Harvath passes into half guard.
Harvath is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saotome!
Harvath moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saotome has worked his arm free - good work by Saotome!
Saotome is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saotome wants to control but Harvath postures up.
Harvath tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Harvath tries for a kimura but Saotome is defending well.
Harvath tries for a kimura but Saotome is defending well.
Saotome keeps Harvath under control for a moment.
Harvath in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Saotome is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Harvath!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joba Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Western by Roni Size as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joba Clark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joba Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armstrong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Clark cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong is pushing down on Clark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong is just content to waste time from the top position. Clark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark scores with a jab.
Armstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong works his way into side control.
Armstrong is working Clark over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joba Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Clark here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clark stuns Armstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armstrong advances nicely into full mount.
Armstrong working Clark over with strikes here.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Clark is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong raining down shots from the mount!
Armstrong working the ground and pound effectively.
Armstrong dominating with strikes here.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong cracks Clark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Clark is bucking up trying to escape but Armstrong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clark's face.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Craig Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Armstrong lands a big elbow.
Armstrong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clark looks a forlorn figure.
Armstrong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armstrong looking to finish with strikes here!
Armstrong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clark is surviving well by controlling Armstrong's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong 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!
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into rage.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Clark jabs at Armstrong's body.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Armstrong tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Joba Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Armstrong shoots in.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Armstrong landing punches.
Clark squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Armstrong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Clark is in trouble!
Armstrong cracks Clark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Armstrong with the ground and pound from mount.
Armstrong is landing with some decent strikes but Clark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is squirming around, avoiding Armstrong's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Armstrong tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joba Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joba Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Excel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Excel has chosen Everything Zen- Bush as his entrance music. 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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24
225 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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22
254 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Excel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Excel.
Excel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Excel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Excel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chang prevents Excel from moving into mount.
Chang tries to bench press Excel off him but Excel keeps the position.
Excel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Excel scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Excel.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excel throws a head kick that misses.
Excel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Excel there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chang is trying to control but can't.
Excel controlling the action here.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Excel has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang is refusing to be controlled, as Excel sits in half guard.
Chang gets back to full guard.
Chang keeping full guard, as Excel tries to pass.
Excel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excel gets to his feet. Chang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Excel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Excel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Chang.
Excel lands a head kick. Chang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Excel dodges the punch combination from Chang.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chang throws a lazy head kick
and Excel counters with a series of strikes. Chang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Greg Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excel tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang throws a looping overhand right but Excel ducks down to avoid it.
Chang slow jab from Excel misses its intended target.
Chang throws a head kick that misses.
Excel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Excel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Excel looks gassed!
Chang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Excel is proving hard to escape from.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Excel is retaining full guard.
Excel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chang is controlling him.
Excel working a defensive guard here.
Chang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Excel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chang, into his guard.
Chang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excel stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Excel wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Excel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Excel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Excel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Excel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Excel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Excel slips under a jab from Chang.
Excel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excel gets a clinch.
Chang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Excel.
Excel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang tries to move into range but Excel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Excel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Excel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang misses the jab.
Chang tests Excel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick
and Excel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excel wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Excel just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Excel.
Chang is looking to regain half guard here but Excel keeps moving and retains side control.
Chang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chang being controlled for a moment.
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.
Chang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Excel trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
Excel is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Excel looks to land a strike but Chang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Excel preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Excel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to get back to full guard but Excel has mounted him!
Chang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Excel not doing much here.
Chang trying to control but Excel postures up.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Excel has control of the leg.
Excel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Axel Excel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Excel trying to pass the guard but Chang defending well.
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.
Excel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Excel thows a huge punch but Chang dodges it nicely.
Excel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Excel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang throws a lazy head kick
so Excel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang controls Excel momentarily but Excel frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Excel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Excel 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! And we move into the final round!
Excel looks to land a combination but Chang avoids it well.
Excel scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chang wants to clinch
and Excel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chang backs up against the cage.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Excel.
A big left from Chang misses.
A jab from Chang misses.
Chang drops Excel with a beautiful combination! Excel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chang is looking for the KO!
Chang tries to clinch
so Excel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang is trying to control the position but Excel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Excel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Excel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Excel stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.
Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Excel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chang has an active guard here but Excel has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excel is looking to advance position but Chang won't allow it.
Excel stands up and beckons Chang to join him on the feet.
Excel swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Excel avoids the head kick by Chang.
Excel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Excel thuds his right hand into Chang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Excel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greg Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang clobbers Excel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chang darts in trying to clinch
and Excel counters with a shoot takedown. Chang fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Excel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Excel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Excel from controlling successfully.
Excel stands and steps away. Chang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Greg Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Excel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Excel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greg Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Excel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chang throws a jab when Excel was well out of range.
Excel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Excel counters with a straight right hand.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Excel misses with the combination.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Excel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Excel.
Excel tries to break the clinch but Chang is controlling the position.
Excel tries to break the clinch but Chang is controlling the position.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Excel's face.
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 Greg Chang.
I think Excel 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Excel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retino Blastoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Retino Blastoma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Retino Blastoma!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Blastoma drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kermodian follows Blastoma to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kermodian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Who has chosen Requiem for a tower as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abel Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero misses with an uppercut.
Zero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Who looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Who missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Who drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Who has Zero in his guard.
Who is looking for a triangle but Zero pushes his legs off easily.
Who is pulling down on Zero's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Who is proving hard to escape from.
Zero preventing the sweep.
Who throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Who has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Who has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zero has passed into side control.
Zero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zero as he avoids it easily.
Zero cracks the inside of Who's front leg.
Who thows a leg kick but Zero checks it
and Zero counters with a stiff right hand.
Who doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zero counters with a head kick that drops Who!
Who is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who looks gassed!
Who working for submissions but it's allowed Zero to get to half guard.
Who is still in real trouble! Can Zero finish him?
Zero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Who seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is looking for a kimura but Who is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zero to get the leverage.
Who manages to get to full guard.
Who throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Who throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Who's guard.
Who keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Who looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zero has picked Who up and slammed him! Who can't keep hold of the triangle and Zero manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero dominated that round.
That's time! Zero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zero just misses with a punch to the body.
Who swinging wilding here.
Zero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Who doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zero counters with a big head kick but Who shrugs it off.
Zero lands a nice looking body kick.
Zero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Who.
Who is breathing heavily.
Who shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zero pinned against the cage. Zero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Who has his takedown stuffed
and Zero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abel Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Who.
Who with a poor takedown
and Zero counters with a nice body kick.
Zero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Who if he has to take too many more of those.
Zero throws a sloppy head kick and Who moves out of range easily.
Who swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel Zero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Zero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Who throws a lazy body kick
and Zero counters with a big head kick but Who shrugs it off.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Who is out of range.
Who checks a low kick from Zero.
Who scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero throws a leg kick but Who sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero stuffs the takedown attempt from Who. Who gets slowly back to his feet.
Who fails with the takedown
and Zero counters with a body kick.
Who shoots in for a double leg but Zero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Who avoids the head kick by Zero.
Who has his takedown stuffed
and Zero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Who shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zero counters with a body kick that stops Who in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zero.
Jay Who is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Who misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Who with a poor takedown
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Who blocks the low kick.
Zero lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Who doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zero counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Zero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Who.
Abel Zero is winning the standup battle so far.
Who doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Who with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zero counters with a one-two to the body.
Who keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Nice body kick there by Zero.
Who has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zero.
Zero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Who takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Who avoids the head kick by Zero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Who changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zero tries to escape but Who is in control.
Who tries to move to mount but Zero blocks the move with his legs.
Who tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Who thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who working the head and body with strikes.
Zero stops Who from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Who seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zero regains half guard, as Who was trying to land strikes.
Who is looking for a kimura here.
Zero tries to get to full guard but Who has control of the leg.
Jay Who has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Who trying to pass the guard but Zero defending well.
Zero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Who is working away from the top position though.
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 Abel Zero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zero, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Zero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacare Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Hawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Souza.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Souza.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Hawkins has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Souza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a left hand.
Souza looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Souza looks gassed!
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
Souza misses with a knee strike.
Souza lands a nice knee to the body.
Souza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Souza pulls guard successfully.
Hawkins tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Souza wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Souza tries to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Hawkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Souza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkins finish him?
Souza moves forwards but Hawkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dave Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawkins.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Dave Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Souza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Souza wants a takedown.
Dave Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacare Souza.
Souza tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Souza missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawkins pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters with a left hand that sends Souza to the canvas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hawkins has passed into half guard!
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Hawkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Souza wants to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Souza - that's a beauty! Hawkins is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Souza can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacare Souza!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Lui!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lui stuffs the takedown.
LePew avoids the body shot from Lui.
LePew scores with a takedown into Lui's guard.
LePew has gone for a leg lock! Lui slips out almost immediately though and dives into LePew's guard.
LePew is looking for a triangle but Lui pushes his legs off easily.
Lui preventing the sweep.
Lui sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lui trying to control but LePew is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lui has passed into half guard!
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
LePew has a hand on Lui's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lui takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
LePew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LePew regains half guard.
Lui controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lui's back!
LePew is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lui defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
LePew is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from LePew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lui is having to fend off submission attempts from LePew, who is looking to sink in the choke. LePew doesn't have the hooks in though and Lui manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
LePew keeping busy on the bottom but Lui has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lui content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
LePew tries to roll over but Lui keeps him under control.
LePew looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lui passes into side control!
Lui decides to stand up, so the ref orders LePew to his feet.
Lui avoids the head kick by LePew.
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 Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LePew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lui as he avoids it easily.
Lui drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LePew is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lui presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lui prevents LePew from getting the reversal.
LePew is working hard here to advance position.
Lui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lui prevents LePew from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui looking to control and managing it successfully.
LePew is looking 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LePew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LePew, into his guard.
LePew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LePew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lui 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 LePew.
Lui moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LePew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lui is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lui 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!
LePew shoots in but no luck this time.
Lui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lui misses with a looping left.
LePew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LePew tries to move into range but Lui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lui shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LePew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lui missing with a left hand there. LePew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew moves out of range of the strikes.
Lui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lui missing with a left hand there. LePew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffrey Lui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lui avoids the head kick by LePew.
LePew throws a jab when Lui was well out of range.
Lui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LePew.
Lui cracks LePew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lui throws a predictable looking body shot
and LePew counters with a nice uppercut.
Lui is rocked!
LePew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lui is still in real trouble! Can LePew finish him?
LePew is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew.
LePew works his way into side control.
Lui seems to have recovered his senses.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lui is trying to improve his position.
LePew goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lui rolls with the submission and now he's on top in LePew's guard! Nice work there by Lui!
LePew looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lui has picked LePew up and slammed him! LePew can't keep hold of the triangle and Lui manages to pass to side control!
Lui decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lui throws the left hand but LePew avoids the punch easily.
Lui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LePew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LePew fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LePew cracks Lui with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lui throws a combination that misses
and LePew counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lui to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by LePew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre LePew!
Pierre LePew retains his welterweight title!
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