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25th Klash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harley Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilby Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royale comes to the cage accompanied by Empire X by Dubtraction. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilby Champion!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Champion lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Champion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Champion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Royale doesn't seem bothered though.
Royale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown by Royale or perhaps it was just good defense by Champion which made him look bad.
Champion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Royale on the side of the head.
Royale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Champion but Champion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Royale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Champion lands with a kick to the temple. Royale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Harley Royale has been cut.
Champion tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champion moves in looking to clinch but Royale pushes him off.
No luck for Royale with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Royale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royale.
Champion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Royale.
Champion tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Champion has closed the distance and engaged Royale in a clinch.
Royale is trying to break the clinch but Champion has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale is trying to break free.
Champion connects with a knee to the head.
Champion is trying to maintain a safe position but Royale gets an underhook and turns Champion into the cage.
Royale wants to get back to striking at distance but Champion won't allow it.
Royale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Champion regains guard immediately.
Royale trying to control the position from guard on top but Champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royale is breathing heavily.
Champion is trying to control the position but Royale postures up.
Champion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Royale is one step ahead there.
Champion wants to get back to his feet but Royale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Champion controls Royale momentarily but Royale frees himself.
Royale trying to control the position from guard on top but Champion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Champion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale prevents Champion from getting back to his feet.
Royale tries to stand but Champion is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Royale clinches but Champion breaks the clinch
and Champion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royale misses with a takedown
and Champion counters with a head kick. That will keep Royale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Royale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Champion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royale fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion looks to clinch
and Royale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Royale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Champion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Champion works his way into side control.
Royale prevents Champion from improving position.
Champion wants to control but Royale is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royale is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Champion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilby Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Royale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Champion throws a series of strikes that have Royale backpedaling.
Royale clinches.
Royale wants a takedown.
Champion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Royale blocks an elbow strike from Champion.
Royale manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champion wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position.
Royale working a defensive guard here.
Royale 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.
Champion trying to control but Royale is working from the bottom.
Royale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion pushing down on Royale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Royale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Royale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Royale is not content to let Champion control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Champion tries to clinch
and Royale counters with a shoot takedown. Champion fights it but they end up in guard.
Royale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Champion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Royale won't allow Champion to sweep him here.
Royale wants to control from the top but Champion keeps moving.
Champion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Royale is one step ahead there.
Royale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Champion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion wants to control from the top but Royale keeps moving.
Royale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Royale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Champion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Royale preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion is trying to keep Royale in close.
Royale throwing strikes from guard but Champion blocks nicely.
Champion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Royale tries to lock up and control but Champion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Champion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Royale is squirming around, avoiding Champion's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Royale can't escape the position.
Champion scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Champion content just to control the position here.
Royale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Champion tries to stand and escape but Royale is controlling the position.
Royale tries to get to full guard but Champion has control of the leg.
Harley Royale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harley Royale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harley Royale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Champion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Royale.
A jab from Champion finds it's way through Royale's defenses.
Royale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Champion stuffs the takedown attempt from Royale. Royale gets slowly back to his feet.
Champion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royale fails with a takedown attempt.
Champion scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
Champion tries to clinch but Royale moves out of range.
A cross from Champion lands.
Champion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Royale but Royale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Champion there.
Champion tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale shoots in for a takedown but Champion shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Royale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Champion.
Champion clinches up with Royale and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale prevents the takedown attempt.
Champion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Champion prevents Royale from breaking the clinch.
Champion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Royale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Champion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Royale being controlled against the cage.
Champion lands with a short shot to the head.
Royale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Champion regains guard immediately.
Royale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Royale won't allow Champion to sweep him here.
Champion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Royale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Royale trying to control but Champion is working from the bottom.
Champion trying to keep a closed guard but Royale is proving a slippery customer.
Champion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Royale is trying to stand.
Champion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Royale tries to lock up and control but Champion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Champion tries to control but Royale wriggling away.
Royale tries to lock up and control but Champion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Champion trying to control but Royale is having none of it.
Royale is desperately trying to improve his position but Champion has a good base and remains in mount.
Champion with the ground and pound from mount.
Royale working to try and regain half guard.
Royale is squirming around, avoiding Champion's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilby Champion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Champion 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilby Champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser Soze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saint Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
Patrick wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Soze.
Patrick wants to clinch up but Soze keeps it at a distance.
Soze swats away the attempt to clinch by Patrick.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soze scores with a one two! Patrick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze clinches with his opponent.
Soze lands an elbow just above Patrick 's eye.
Soze breaks from the clinch.
Soze connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soze is looking to slow Patrick down with leg kicks.
Soze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
Soze connects with a high kick.
Soze throws a leg kick which misses Patrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Patrick tries to avoid it.
Patrick throws a sloppy head kick
and Soze counters with a straight right hand.
Soze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soze counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Patrick! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaiser Soze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carter is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bird is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Carter looks gassed!
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Bird is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Bird trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes to full mount!
Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bird tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Bird is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with some strikes.
Carter throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bird has his hands clasped together but Carter breaks the hold and Bird is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hito Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hito Chang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hito Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Long!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang throws and elbow that misses. Long uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chang's guard. Nice move by Long!
Chang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chang 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.
Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Long wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang scoring with strikes but Long is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chang lands strikes from half guard.
Chang prevents Long from standing back up.
Chang is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chang really is a fat lump.
Chang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Long regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chang is in close to Long's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Long controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
Chang throws a strike but Long rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying to keep Long in close.
Chang wants to hit a switch here but Long passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chang there!
Chang throwing hammer fists to the chest of Long. What's that going to do exactly?
Chang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chang tries to reverse the position but Long maintains control.
Chang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chang has a hand on Long's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Long takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang regains half guard.
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
Long looks gassed!
Chang tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.
Chang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Long's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chang is landing with strikes from the back.
Chang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Can Long hold on?! Chang is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Can Long hold on?! Chang is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chang tries to get the hooks in deep but Long pushed the leg off.
Chang has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Long.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chang scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chang working for a choke but Long is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Chang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Long throws a head kick that half lands.
Chang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a strike but Long rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chang wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
Hito Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Long is breathing heavily.
Chang cracks Long with a solid left hand.
Chang chips away with some ground and pound.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Long keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang connects with a couple of short punches.
Chang lands a couple of digs.
Chang pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Long is looking to escape.
Chang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Long taking some punishment here, with Chang in his half guard.
Chang not doing much here.
Chang working Long over with strikes.
Chang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chang winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chang is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chang lands a nice short elbow.
Chang trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Long has hold of Chang's hands but Chang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Long has hold of Chang's hands but Chang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Long is in trouble now - Chang has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chang breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chang landing punches.
Chang trying to control but Long is having none of it.
Chang dominating with strikes here.
Chang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Long looks a forlorn figure.
Chang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Chang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Long tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long tries to clinch up but Chang circles away and keeps his distance.
Long wants to clinch.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Long's face.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Long looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang looking to finish Long with some ground and pound. This is bad for Long!
Chang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Long looks a forlorn figure.
Chang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chang with a couple of short strikes.
Chang lands a nice shot to the head.
Long is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang dominating with strikes here.
Mike Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long is still in real trouble! Can Chang finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang lands a big elbow.
Long swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang working the ground and pound effectively.
Chang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chang unloading with bombs!
Chang breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Long can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Long taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang with good strikes from the mount here!
Chang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Long hang on?
Hito Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long taking shots to the head.
Chang lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that Long really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chang controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Long?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang controlling from the full mount.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hito Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hito Chang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lando Calrissian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Scott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lando Calrissian's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lando Calrissian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Scott!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott dodges the punch combination from Calrissian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calrissian lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Calrissian throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Calrissian misses.
Calrissian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calrissian throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calrissian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lando Calrissian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Calrissian counters with a head kick.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calrissian.
A cross from Calrissian lands.
Calrissian throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
Calrissian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Calrissian sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calrissian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Calrissian.
Scott slips under a jab.
No joy there for Calrissian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calrissian blocks a jab.
Calrissian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calrissian misses with a double jab.
Calrissian lands with a nice body punch.
Calrissian throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Calrissian misses.
Scott tries to move into range but Calrissian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Calrissian misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calrissian counters with a good low kick that Scott was not able to check.
Calrissian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott looks gassed!
Calrissian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Calrissian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calrissian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Calrissian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calrissian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Calrissian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calrissian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calrissian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Calrissian fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian throws a head kick that misses.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calrissian.
Calrissian throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Calrissian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Lando Calrissian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calrissian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calrissian keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Calrissian swinging wilding here.
Calrissian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calrissian throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calrissian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott tries to bum rush Calrissian with a series of wild strikes but Calrissian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooh a lovely combination from Calrissian sends Scott down but not out. Calrissian dives into side control looking to finish.
Scott is rocked!
It looks like Cory Scott has been cut.
Calrissian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Calrissian finish him?
Calrissian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calrissian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott wants to control but Calrissian postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Calrissian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cory Scott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calrissian waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Calrissian counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Calrissian misses.
Calrissian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calrissian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Calrissian lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calrissian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calrissian.
Lando Calrissian is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calrissian.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Calrissian throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott checks a low kick from Calrissian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calrissian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calrissian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Calrissian.
Calrissian cracks Scott on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Scott falls backwards against the cage. Calrissian follows up with more strikes that drop Scott to his knees. Calrissian keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Scott! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lando Calrissian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ayatollah Khomeini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Labont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labont is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Religion's Walk Away. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayatollah Khomeini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Labont!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khomeini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Labont's guard.
Labont has his foot on Khomeini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khomeini works his way back into a safe position though.
Khomeini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khomeini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khomeini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khomeini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Labont has his foot on Khomeini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khomeini works his way back into a safe position though.
Khomeini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Labont to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khomeini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Labont pulls down on the head and he's put Khomeini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pierre Labont!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hall's choice of entrance music: Rock Star. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Todd Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Campbell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
Hall lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Campbell sprawling to the canvas. Hall follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Campbell hang on?
Campbell is rocked!
It looks like Todd Campbell has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Campbell.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nathan Hall just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Campbell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Hall scores with a three punch combo!
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Campbell blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
Nathan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall wants to slow Campbell down by chopping away at his legs.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campbell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Campbell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
What's Hall going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hall looks calm but he's in trouble here. Campbell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hall is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Campbell lets go of the hold and Hall can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Todd Campbell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dog Catcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dixie. Dog Catcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Catcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlie Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with Catcher, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes Catcher against the cage but Catcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Catcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Catcher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Catcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Catcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phelps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Catcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phelps avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catcher.
Phelps is refusing to be controlled, as Catcher sits in half guard.
Phelps misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phelps has hold of Catcher's hands but Catcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Catcher wants to control but Phelps is keeping him busy.
Phelps wants to control but Catcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catcher winds up and cracks Phelps with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Catcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phelps manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phelps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Catcher trying to hold on to Phelps's head to control him but Phelps postures up.
Catcher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phelps wants to pass the guard but Catcher is keeping the position.
Catcher controls Phelps momentarily but Phelps frees himself.
Phelps tries to free his leg and advance position but Catcher is retaining full guard.
Catcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phelps works over Catcher with some ground and pound from guard.
Catcher 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.
Catcher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catcher controlling Phelps's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Catcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phelps tries to clinch up.
Phelps closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phelps looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Catcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catcher throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Catcher is looking to reverse the position.
Catcher struggling a bit here.
Catcher tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Catcher wants to control but Phelps postures up.
Phelps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Catcher, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catcher tries to bench press Phelps off him but Phelps keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Catcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Catcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phelps tries to roll over but Catcher keeps him under control.
Catcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Catcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phelps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catcher is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Catcher winds up and cracks Phelps with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Catcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Catcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phelps keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Catcher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Catcher lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Catcher.
Phelps is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Catcher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Catcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Catcher looks up at the clock and then as Phelps takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Catcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Catcher is putting a hurting on Phelps here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Catcher stalls from top position.
Catcher lands some shots froms side control.
Dog Catcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phelps taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phelps is looking to reverse the position.
Catcher working the ground and pound from side control.
Phelps taking punishment in the form of punches.
Catcher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Phelps is trying to get back to half guard.
Catcher looks up at the clock and then as Phelps takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Catcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Catcher trying to control the action but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Catcher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Catcher taking a breather here.
Catcher cracks Phelps with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catcher working the ground and pound.
Phelps tries to buck Catcher off but Catcher is having none of it.
Catcher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Catcher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Catcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phelps down.
Catcher looks up at the clock and then as Phelps takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Catcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Phelps tries to buck Catcher off but Catcher is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catcher is chipping away with strikes.
Phelps is not content to let Catcher control the position.
Catcher lands a nice forearm strike.
Catcher controlling the position.
Catcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phelps down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Catcher off and has taken his back!
Phelps doesn't have the hooks in and Catcher manages to turn into his guard.
Catcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Catcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catcher is working Phelps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Catcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Phelps trying to strike off his back.
Catcher pushing down on Phelps's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Catcher moves nicely into side control.
Phelps takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phelps wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catcher lands some shots froms side control.
Phelps is trying to get back to half guard.
Catcher looks up at the clock and then as Phelps takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Catcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Catcher lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Catcher is chipping away with strikes.
Catcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Catcher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Catcher trying to control the action but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Phelps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catcher controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Catcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Catcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Catcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Phelps is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Catcher connects with a nice short shot to Phelps's temple.
Ground and pound from Catcher.
Catcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Catcher is keen to just control but Phelps is a slippery customer.
Catcher passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Catcher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catcher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Phelps has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Phelps!
Catcher wants to sweep here but Phelps controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Catcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Catcher, not yet.
Catcher keeping full guard, as Phelps tries to pass.
Catcher pulls Phelps in close to prevent any damage.
Phelps thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phelps avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phelps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Catcher is proving hard to escape from.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catcher's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Catcher duly obliges.
Phelps with a poor takedown
and Catcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phelps gets caught flat footed, as Catcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phelps is on top in guard.
Phelps preventing the sweep.
Catcher pulls Phelps in close to his closed guard and prevents Phelps from doing any damage or advancing position.
Catcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phelps is one step ahead there.
Catcher trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catcher lands a decent shot there.
Catcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phelps gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catcher keeping moving, preventing Phelps from controlling successfully.
Phelps postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Catcher scores with a takedown into Phelps's guard.
Catcher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Catcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catcher throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Catcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phelps's head.
Catcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Catcher wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Phelps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog Catcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Catcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carlie Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phelps has his foot on Catcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catcher works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Catcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Catcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Catcher!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Via Dios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stafford Shire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dios comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Via Dios could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stafford Shire's chin.
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Via Dios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stafford Shire!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shire moves in looking to clinch but Dios pushes him off.
Shire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dios lands in his opponent's guard.
Dios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shire manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shire unloads with some shots from mount but Dios bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shire lands a heavy elbow.
Dios is looking to improve his position but Shire isn't that keen on the idea.
Shire with the ground and pound from mount.
Dios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dios tries to reverse the position but Shire maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dios is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shire working for a submission but Dios is keeping him at bay.
Dios is squirming around, avoiding Shire's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dios wants to control but Shire is having none of it.
Shire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dios is surviving well by controlling Shire's body position as best he can.
Dios manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dios manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dios working for a triangle but Shire defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shire trying to control but Dios is working from the bottom.
Shire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dios keeping moving, preventing Shire from controlling successfully.
Dios keeping full guard, as Shire tries to pass.
Dios looking for a guillotine here but Shire defends easily.
Shire wants to stand but Dios is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shire looks gassed!
Shire stopping the sweep attempt from Dios.
Shire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dios's guard.
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.
Dios slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shire wants to get up but he can't break Dios's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dios working for a triangle but Shire defends it easily.
Dios can't keep his opponent in guard - Shire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dios is not content to let Shire control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Via Dios 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.
Dios throws a series of punches but Shire moves out of range.
Shire is looking to score with low kicks.
Shire tries to clinch but Dios is having none of it.
Shire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dios takes a swing at Shire's ribcage but misses.
Shire has his takedown stuffed
so Dios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shire trying to strike off his back.
Shire is looking to stand up but Dios isn't so interested in that idea.
Dios wants to control from the top but Shire keeps moving.
Dios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios is working hard here to advance position.
Dios is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shire has escaped and now he's on top!
Dios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dios working for a triangle but Shire defends it easily.
Shire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shire lands with a punch from half guard.
Shire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shire thows a huge punch but Dios dodges it nicely.
Shire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dios throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shire. What's that going to do exactly?
Shire with the ground and pound from mount.
Dios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shire avoids the attempt from Dios to control.
Dios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shire is trying to control the position but Dios postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dios wants to pass the guard but Shire is keeping the position.
Dios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dios gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shire keeping full guard, as Dios tries to pass.
Dios preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shire pinned against the cage. Shire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Shire takes one to the side of the head.
Shire moves in looking to clinch but Dios pushes him off.
Shire throws a leg kick but Dios sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shire is looking to clinch but Dios is avoiding it.
Shire looks to land a combination but Dios avoids it well.
A punch combination from Shire misses.
Dios lands a jab to the nose.
Dios looks to score with a jab to the body but Shire is just out of range.
Shire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dios counters with a single leg into guard. Shire didn't expect that.
Dios trying to control but Shire is working from the bottom.
Shire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Via Dios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dios changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shire struggling a bit here.
Shire is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shire sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dios is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shire defends it well.
Shire is trying to get back to full guard.
Shire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dios's back!
I would not like to be Dios right now.
Via Dios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dios tries to escape but Shire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shire gets his hands free as Dios looks to control.
Shire lands shots from the back.
Shire is trying to stick to Dios's back but Dios is turning into Shire. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shire's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dios prevents Shire from getting back to his feet.
Shire is trying to control the position but Dios postures up.
Shire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dios slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dios has a closed guard, preventing Shire from standing up.
Shire has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dios to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shire is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dios pulls down on the head and he's put Shire to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Via Dios!
Via Dios retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Top 3 Selected. Hjalmar Klason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hjalmar Klason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Klason avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Action Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klason drops Jackson with a left right combo! Klason follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Klason finish him?
Klason 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.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Klason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klason working the head and body with strikes.
Klason in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Klason is controlling well.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Klason trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson landing strikes from the bottom.
Jackson has hold of Klason's hands but Klason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Klason.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Klason is breathing heavily.
Klason with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Klason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klason stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Klason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klason lands a couple of digs.
Klason won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Klason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Klason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Action Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Klason moved out of range nicely.
Klason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klason throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Klason throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Klason throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Klason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Klason slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Klason slips a jab from Jackson.
Klason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klason lands in his opponent's guard.
Klason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to keep Klason in close.
Klason trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klason throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klason slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jackson.
Klason is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason lands strikes from half guard.
Klason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klason takes one on the button.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klason is just out of range.
Jackson stalks Klason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klason's face. Klason staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson throws a right hand that Klason ducks under and follows up with a left that Klason also avoids with ease.
Klason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klason lands a two punch combo.
Klason lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Klason counters with a stiff right hand.
Klason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hjalmar Klason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Klason.
Klason throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws the left hand but Klason avoids the punch easily.
Klason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Klason is having none of it.
Klason postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Klason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Klason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Klason stops Jackson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Klason postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Klason misses.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Klason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Klason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Klason counters with a left to the body.
Hjalmar Klason is winning the standup battle so far.
Klason shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Klason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klason.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Klason.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Klason landing strikes.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Klason is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson tries to clinch but Klason moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Klason throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Klason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Klason counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klason postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Klason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klason trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Klason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Klason's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Klason tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Klason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Klason.
Klason misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Klason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Klason fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Klason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Klason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Klason wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Klason is very close to passing his half guard.
Klason is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Klason seems content to control.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klason tries to stand and escape but Jackson actually recovers to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Klason backs away looking to recover.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crunch! Klason slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Klason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Klason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Klason looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klason.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Klason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klason closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Klason pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Klason counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
No joy there for Klason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Klason has double underhooks.
Klason breaks the clinch.
Action Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klason is controlling him.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson pushes Klason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hjalmar Klason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klason blocks a body shot from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Klason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klason, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Klason!
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