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26th Klash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Macon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock You Like a Hurricane. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Macon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macon tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macon as he jumps to the side.
Macon tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macon's guard now.
Macon is trying to keep Baker in close.
Macon has his hands on Baker's head, controlling the position.
Macon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker is pressing down on Macon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macon throws a big right hand that misses.
Baker managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macon wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Macon from controlling successfully.
Macon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macon preventing the sweep.
Baker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macon moves into range and clinches up with Baker.
Baker successfully pulls guard.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macon is one step ahead there.
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macon wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Macon looks gassed!
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Macon preventing the sweep.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macon tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Macon wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Macon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Macon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baker lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Macon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baker working the body and head with strikes.
Macon struggling a bit here.
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Macon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macon is trying to control but can't.
Baker uses his free foot to push down on Macon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macon.
Macon is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Baker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker is striking from the bottom but Macon uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Baker is controlling Macon's trapped leg to prevent Macon from advancing to side control.
Macon is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Macon is tying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macon wants to stand up but Baker is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macon prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macon!
Baker landing shots from mount.
Macon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baker wants to control the pace but Macon is squirming around nicely.
Baker 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.
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Macon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Macon is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baker has control of Macon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macon is working to get back to half guard.
Macon wants to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macon looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macon wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Macon tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Macon is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baker tries to control but Macon wriggling away.
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Macon is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.
Macon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee warns Macon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Macon tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Macon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baker is staying active.
Baker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Baker lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macon tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Baker landing shots from mount.
Macon tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
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 Drew Baker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baker tries for a takedown but Macon circles away easily
and Macon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baker won't be happy with that.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Macon taking a breather here.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard.
Macon controls the position from side control.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Macon takes a little break here. Baker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baker gets back to half guard.
Baker tries to roll over but Macon keeps him under control.
Baker is controlling Macon's trapped leg to prevent Macon from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker trying to control the position.
Macon wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Macon from controlling successfully.
Macon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macon trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Macon shoots in.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Macon. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Macon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Drake Macon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macon gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker passes Macon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baker slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
Macon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baker is trying to work for a kimura but Macon is defending well.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macon defending well though.
Macon is trying to get back to full guard.
Macon is controlling Baker's trapped leg to prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
Drake Macon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macon missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Macon.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Drake Macon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JO WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parantainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hellacopters - Soulseller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JO WO!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WO misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parantainen tries to clinch but WO moves out of range.
Parantainen thuds his right hand into WO's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
WO throws a body kick that misses.
Parantainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parantainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
WO wants to get back to his feet.
WO tries to get to full guard but Parantainen has control of the leg.
Parantainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WO trying to control but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parantainen lands a nice short elbow.
WO avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parantainen.
WO has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parantainen is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
WO tries to get to full guard but Parantainen has control of the leg.
Parantainen lands with a punch from half guard.
WO looks gassed!
Parantainen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Parantainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
JO WO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen lands with a straight right. WO didn't see that one coming.
Parantainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parantainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO lands a nice hook to Parantainen's body. Parantainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parantainen!
WO is rocked!
Parantainen pushes WO up against the cage in a clinch.
Parantainen just leaning against WO, taking a breather.
Parantainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of WO backwards.
WO wants to break free but Parantainen has control.
WO escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parantainen slips under a jab from WO.
Parantainen has WO up against the cage in a clinch.
Parantainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parantainen gets control of WO's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parantainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parantainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. WO manages to get himself to full guard.
Parantainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
WO keeping full guard, as Parantainen tries to pass.
WO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parantainen tries to free his leg and advance position but WO is retaining full guard.
Parantainen 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.
WO is looking to stand up but Parantainen isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parantainen pushes down on WO's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
That's time! Parantainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parantainen swings for the body but WO moves out of range.
WO misses with a double jab
and Parantainen counters by clinching up.
WO is looking to break free of the clinch but Parantainen has double underhooks.
Parantainen has clasped his hands together around WO's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
Parantainen slows the pace down.
Parantainen decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WO throws a looping overhand right but Parantainen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from WO.
Parantainen clinches up with WO and pushes him back against the cage.
Parantainen lands a shot to the body.
Parantainen has WO pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Parantainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending WO tumbling to the mat - Parantainen dives into WO's guard.
Parantainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parantainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parantainen gets a clinch.
A short right from Parantainen on the inside.
Parantainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Parantainen.
Parantainen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen slips nicely into half guard.
Parantainen winds up and cracks WO with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parantainen decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parantainen scores with a jab to the body.
Parantainen 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.
WO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
WO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parantainen.
Nice body kick there by Parantainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
WO is staying active underneath Parantainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaakko Parantainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parantainen escapes and gets back to his feet.
WO wants to clinch but Parantainen slips to the side
and Parantainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for WO!
Parantainen lands a big shot there that rocks WO but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Parantainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WO can do to turn this around?
WO wants to control but Parantainen is having none of it.
Parantainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen avoids the attempt from WO to control.
Parantainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish WO?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parantainen looking to control but WO is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parantainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Parantainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
WO slips a jab and a cross from Parantainen.
Parantainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
WO throws a leg kick
and Parantainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
WO on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
WO is still on wobbly legs! Can Parantainen finish him?
WO misses with a jab, cross combination.
WO seems to have recovered his senses.
Parantainen lunges at WO with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by WO's hand.
Parantainen wants to clinch up but WO keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parantainen.
WO tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parantainen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Parantainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Parantainen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parantainen advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parantainen content just to control the position here.
WO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parantainen with shots to the head and body - WO looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parantainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen working for a guillotine from mount but WO is in no mood to give up.
Parantainen landing shots from mount.
Parantainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
WO is bucking up trying to escape but Parantainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
WO is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parantainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
WO swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Parantainen with a couple of short strikes.
Jaakko Parantainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parantainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Parantainen avoids the attempt from WO to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Parantainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parantainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Parantainen!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizemore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Who Told You? by Reprazent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny Sizemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.
Sizemore prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sizemore has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Knuckles goes down! Sizemore dives on top of him - Knuckles manages to get guard.
It looks like Newton Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles pulls Sizemore in close to his closed guard and prevents Sizemore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knuckles trying to control the position.
Sizemore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sizemore tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Sizemore has closed the distance and engaged Knuckles in a clinch.
Sizemore scores with a knee to the head.
Sizemore with a knee to the head.
Sizemore scores with a knee to the head.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sizemore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sizemore drops Knuckles with a right and a left! Sizemore comes rushing in but Knuckles regains his composure and manages to keep Sizemore in guard.
Knuckles is rocked!
That has opened up Newton Knuckles's cut even more.
Knuckles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knuckles is still in real trouble! Can Sizemore finish him?
Knuckles looking to control.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Sizemore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Sizemore has Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sizemore as Knuckles tries to tie him up.
Sizemore lands a knee to the head.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sizemore lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Sizemore won't allow it.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Sizemore improves position.
Sizemore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Sizemore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Sizemore lands a knee to the body.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow.
Sizemore lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Sizemore manages to get underhooks.
Ronny Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knuckles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knuckles advances to half guard.
Sizemore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knuckles is working away from the top position though.
Knuckles wants to stand up but Sizemore has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sizemore is controlling Knuckles's trapped leg to prevent Knuckles from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to kick Knuckles off but Knuckles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sizemore is looking to improve his position.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
Sizemore trying to hold on to Knuckles's head to control him but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizemore keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Sizemore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Knuckles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sizemore stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Sizemore tries to clinch up.
Sizemore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Sizemore lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sizemore prevents it.
Sizemore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow.
Knuckles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sizemore managing to control the position.
Knuckles postures up in Sizemore's guard and throws a big left but Sizemore blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet but Knuckles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sizemore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Sizemore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronny Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Knuckles.
Sizemore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off.
The cut above Newton Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sizemore connects with a knee to the head.
Sizemore with a knee to the head.
Sizemore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knuckles has Sizemore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sizemore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Sizemore.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside.
Knuckles is looking to break free of the clinch but Sizemore has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside.
Sizemore prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sizemore.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside.
Knuckles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sizemore smiles and moves away.
Knuckles throws a combination. Sizemore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Sizemore moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles is looking to chop away at Sizemore's legs.
Sizemore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sizemore has Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knuckles wants a takedown.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sizemore crunches a lovely knee into Knuckles's ribcage.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
Sizemore keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sizemore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sizemore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Sizemore scores with a knee to the head.
Knuckles can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Sizemore.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sizemore throws an elbow but misses.
Knuckles wants to get back to striking at distance but Sizemore won't allow it.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sizemore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Sizemore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sizemore tries to clinch up.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sizemore tries to clinch up.
Sizemore tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Sizemore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Newton Knuckles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body
and Sizemore counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Sizemore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sizemore takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sizemore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sizemore lands a knee to the head.
Newton Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sizemore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Sizemore keeps him there for the moment.
Sizemore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sizemore.
Sizemore tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sizemore crunches a lovely knee into Knuckles's ribcage.
Knuckles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sizemore is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles prevents Sizemore from improving his position.
Knuckles postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sizemore to stand up.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Sizemore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sizemore tries to land a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Sizemore tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
Knuckles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knuckles prevents Sizemore from escaping the position.
Sizemore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sizemore can pounce on him.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sizemore as he avoids it easily.
Ronny Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Knuckles.
Sizemore scores with a jab to the body.
Sizemore gets a clinch.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
Knuckles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sizemore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sizemore with a knee to the head.
Knuckles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
Knuckles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sizemore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles looking to slow down the pace here.
Ronny Sizemore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Sizemore connects with a knee to the head.
Sizemore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knuckles avoiding damage as Sizemore throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sizemore as Knuckles tries to tie him up.
Sizemore misses with a knee strike.
Sizemore lands an elbow just above Knuckles 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sizemore.
Knuckles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Sizemore won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Sizemore.
Sizemore lands an elbow just above Knuckles 's eye.
Knuckles wants to stall.
Sizemore lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
Knuckles can't get the takedown.
Sizemore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sizemore scores with a knee to the head.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knuckles has Sizemore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sizemore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sizemore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sizemore with a knee to the head.
Sizemore tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Sizemore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Sizemore misses with an elbow over the top.
Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sizemore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sizemore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ronny Sizemore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Sizemore is controlling the position.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sizemore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sizemore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sizemore crunches a lovely knee into Knuckles's ribcage.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
Newton Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sizemore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Sizemore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizemore, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Sizemore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuyu Hakusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Nazaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nazaire's choice of entrance music: Spaceape (Burial). Paolo Nazaire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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24
167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuyu Hakusho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Nazaire!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakusho feints and as Nazaire raises his hands in defense, Hakusho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nazaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazaire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nazaire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakusho manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazaire won't allow Hakusho to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakusho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hakusho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nazaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nazaire postures up in Hakusho's guard and throws a big left but Hakusho blocks it.
Hakusho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazaire is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hakusho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazaire's back instead.
Hakusho working for the choke.
Nazaire turns into Hakusho and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakusho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazaire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hakusho is trying to control Nazaire's posture but Nazaire avoids it.
Nazaire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hakusho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nazaire but great work by Hakusho.
Nazaire lands a little strike from the bottom.
Nazaire is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hakusho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hakusho works to advance to full mount. Nazaire defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nazaire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hakusho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hakusho throwing shots but Nazaire is blocking nicely.
Nazaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nazaire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hakusho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hakusho's back!
Hakusho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Nazaire there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hakusho gets back to half guard.
Hakusho is breathing heavily.
Nazaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hakusho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire wants to pass the guard but Hakusho is defending well.
Nazaire wants to stand up but Hakusho is controlling the position.
Nazaire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazaire prevents Hakusho from improving his position.
Hakusho is defending against the submission attempts here by Nazaire.
Hakusho is looking to control Nazaire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakusho avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nazaire lands with an overhand left.
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.
Nazaire throws a front kick aimed at Hakusho's knee but Hakusho avoids it well.
Hakusho throws a head kick that misses.
Hakusho slips a jab from Nazaire.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazaire.
Hakusho blocks a leg kick.
Nazaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaire misses with the combination.
Hakusho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakusho.
Hakusho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakusho throws a head kick but Nazaire moves out of range.
Nazaire tries to land a leg kick but Hakusho saw it coming and moves away.
Nazaire throws and low kick but Hakusho moves out of range easily.
Nazaire misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuyu Hakusho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nazaire misses with a double jab.
Hakusho throws a head kick but Nazaire moves out of range.
Nazaire throws a leg kick
and Hakusho counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazaire cracks Hakusho with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaire fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakusho.
Hakusho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Hakusho prevents a body shot from Nazaire.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Nazaire.
Hakusho is trying to stall.
Hakusho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hakusho prevents a body shot from Nazaire.
Nazaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakusho controls his hands.
Nazaire misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakusho backwards.
Hakusho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaire misses with a body punch.
Nazaire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakusho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nazaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaire.
Nazaire lands a shot to the body.
Nazaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakusho backwards.
Nazaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazaire digs a right hand underneath Hakusho's ribcage. Hakusho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaire breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Nazaire.
Nazaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaire misses with a few strikes there.
Paolo Nazaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakusho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakusho blocks a leg kick.
Nazaire throws a series of strikes that have Hakusho backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakusho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Nazaire does it's job there.
Hakusho takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazaire, as that shot connected.
Hakusho is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Hakusho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazaire misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakusho seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Nazaire is predictable there
and Hakusho counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakusho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaire manages to avoid it.
Hakusho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Nazaire sends Hakusho down but not out. Nazaire dives into side control looking to finish.
Nazaire landing a few strikes.
Nazaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakusho, who protects the arm well.
Nazaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakusho, who protects the arm well.
Nazaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho regains half guard.
Nazaire trying to pass the guard but Hakusho defending well.
Hakusho tries to roll over but Nazaire keeps him under control.
Hakusho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hakusho.
Nazaire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hakusho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakusho is retaining full 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.
Nazaire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hakusho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakusho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakusho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakusho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Nazaire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakusho blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakusho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakusho tries to land a front kick but Nazaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Nazaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nazaire misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Nazaire is predictable there
and Hakusho counters with a big head kick but Nazaire shrugs it off.
Nazaire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakusho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Nazaire misses.
An inside leg kick from Nazaire misses.
Hakusho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaire checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaire.
A left lands for Nazaire.
Nazaire avoids the head kick by Hakusho.
Nazaire throws a right hand that Hakusho ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakusho also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakusho should have avoided that one.
Nazaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaire connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Nazaire misses.
Nazaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakusho's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakusho throws a head kick but Nazaire moves out of range.
Paolo Nazaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Nazaire does it's job there.
Hakusho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nazaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazaire looks to land a combination but Hakusho avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakusho.
Nazaire takes a swing at Hakusho's ribcage but misses.
Nazaire throws a one two combo.
Nazaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazaire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paolo Nazaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazaire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakusho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nazaire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hakusho's best efforts.
Hakusho is looking for a kimura here.
Hakusho prevents Nazaire from improving his position.
Nazaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakusho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazaire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakusho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakusho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakusho prevents Nazaire from getting back to his feet.
Hakusho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakusho landing some decent shots from guard.
Nazaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hakusho trying to control but Nazaire is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hakusho won't allow Nazaire to sweep him here.
Hakusho tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazaire is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nazaire swinging wilding here.
Hakusho gets a takedown into half guard.
Hakusho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaire works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Nazaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazaire 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Nazaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen We Want The Funk by George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown is breathing heavily.
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!
James is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Brown hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddy James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruel ile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ile has chosen Prodigy - Warrio's dance as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ozzy Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruel ile!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black has ile up against the cage in a clinch.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ile wants a takedown but no success here.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
ile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but ile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from Black lands but ile takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ile.
Ozzy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruel ile.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
ile looks gassed!
Black throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ile swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
ile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozzy Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but ile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ile misses with a two punch combination.
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black lands an elbow that stopped ile in his tracks for a moment.
ile goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ile's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black clinches up with ile and pushes him back against the cage.
Black lands an elbow inside.
ile goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black is pressed up against the cage. ile has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black tries to clinch up.
Ozzy Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck ile on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - ile circles away.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black darts in and clinches ile up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Black.
Black lands an elbow inside that ile shrugs off.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black landing knees to the head.
Black taking a breather.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black stalling.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ile's defenses.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Black.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for ile with that takedown attempt.
Black tries to clinch there but ile circles away.
Black wants to clinch up but ile keeps it at a distance.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - ile circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ile, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
ile takes an elbow to the temple.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black lands an elbow that stopped ile in his tracks for a moment.
ile is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
ile takes an elbow to the temple.
ile takes an elbow to the temple.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ile can do to turn this around?
Black lands an elbow inside that ile shrugs off.
Black lands an elbow inside that ile shrugs off.
Black landing knees to the body.
ile tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ozzy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruel ile.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ile tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to clinch there but ile circles away.
Ozzy Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from ile. ile gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Black.
Black wants to clinch up but ile keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ile keeps the fight on the outside.
ile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Black instigates a clinch.
ile letting Black take a breather here.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ile.
Nice elbow from Black.
ile tries for a takedown. No joy.
ile takes an elbow to the temple.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ile swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
ile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black is looking to slow ile down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
ile shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but ile keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ile is trying desperately to land a takedown but Black is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for ile.
Black is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for ile on that attempt.
Black is looking to clinch but ile is avoiding it.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black tries to clinch but ile moves out of range.
ile fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but ile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black tries to clinch there but ile circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
ile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
ile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - ile circles away.
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. ile should have avoided that one.
ile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black wants to clinch up but ile keeps it at a distance.
Black is looking to clinch but ile is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ile.
ile shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed ile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black misses with a combination
and ile counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
ile with the ground and pound but Black regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ile is looking to pass Black's guard but actually Black recovers to full guard.
ile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Black is proving hard to escape from.
ile with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ile.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ile lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black pulls ile in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
ile wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
ile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black wants to sweep here but ile controlling him for the moment.
ile wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ile tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Black pushes ile off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cruel ile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ile shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ozzy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruel ile.
Black scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ile shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but ile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but ile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black moves into the clinch.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black wants to clinch.
ile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dum Dum Ramadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramadoo comes to the cage accompanied by Hadouken - M.A.D. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dum Dum Ramadoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shooter McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramadoo closes the distance and clinches up with McGavin, looking for a takedown. Ramadoo pushes McGavin against the cage but McGavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramadoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramadoo misses with a takedown attempt - McGavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramadoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramadoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramadoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dum Dum Ramadoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGavin tries to clinch but Ramadoo moves out of range.
McGavin moves in looking to clinch but Ramadoo pushes him off.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramadoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ramadoo with that takedown attempt.
Ramadoo shoots for a double leg takedown but McGavin sprawls well. He's pushed Ramadoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGavin wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin tries to clinch up but Ramadoo circles away and keeps his distance.
McGavin tries to clinch up.
Ramadoo shoots in for a double leg but McGavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramadoo shoots in but no luck this time.
McGavin tries to clinch up.
McGavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramadoo counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGavin won't be happy with that.
McGavin regains half guard.
McGavin is looking for a sweep. Ramadoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGavin moves into full guard.
Ramadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but McGavin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadoo wants to control from the top but McGavin keeps moving.
McGavin is looking for a triangle but Ramadoo pushes his legs off easily.
McGavin has his foot on Ramadoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramadoo works his way back into a safe position though.
McGavin keeping full guard, as Ramadoo tries to pass.
McGavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramadoo looking to pass the guard.
Ramadoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramadoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramadoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramadoo is breathing heavily.
Ramadoo trying to move into half guard but instead McGavin has managed to sweep!
McGavin 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadoo is trying to keep McGavin in close.
Ramadoo has his foot on McGavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGavin works his way back into a safe position though.
McGavin slips nicely into half guard.
McGavin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGavin trying to pass the guard but Ramadoo defending well.
Ramadoo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGavin pulls his head out easily.
McGavin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ramadoo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shooter McGavin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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173 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sharpe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Mills!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills shoots in and drives through. Sharpe sprawls well.
Sharpe scores with a shot to the body.
Sharpe lands with a slapping head kick.
Sharpe misses with a wild body shot.
Sharpe scores with a head kick.
Sharpe swinging wilding here.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mills.
Mills wants to control for a moment but Sharpe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sharpe is looking to take a break and control but Mills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mills is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mills controls his leg.
Sharpe wants to pass to mount but Mills is defending the position.
Mills tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Sharpe misses.
Chris Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Sharpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Sharpe throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Sharpe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharpe as he avoids it easily.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mills.
Sharpe throws a head kick that half lands.
Sharpe connects with a body shot.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Sharpe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sharpe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sharpe tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mills is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharpe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharpe!
Mills looks gassed!
Mills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharpe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharpe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe stands up and waves to Mills to follow him.
Mills avoids the body shot from Sharpe.
Mills avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharpe 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharpe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a looping left.
Sharpe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sharpe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mills blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Danga de danga de dang - Sharpe scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharpe as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sharpe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mills blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Mills avoids the body shot from Sharpe.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharpe.
Mills shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharpe pinned against the cage. Sharpe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mills walks into a left hand.
Sharpe throws a right hand that Mills ducks under and follows up with a left that Mills also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpe. No joy for Mills on that attempt.
A punch combination from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills misses with a takedown attempt - Sharpe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mills.
Sharpe takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Sharpe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sharpe lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpe tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mills is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Sharpe.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharpe as he jumps to the side.
Sharpe throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Sharpe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills moves forwards but Sharpe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Sharpe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sharpe throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Sharpe throws a right hand that Mills ducks under and follows up with a left that Mills also avoids with ease.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Sharpe connects with a looping right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to take a break and control but Sharpe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mills controls the position.
Sharpe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sharpe sneaks back into half guard.
Sharpe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mills is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sharpe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharpe defends it well.
Sharpe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharpe is on top in guard.
Sharpe stands up and waves to Mills to follow him.
Chris Sharpe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharpe throws a shot to the body.
Sharpe misses with a straight left.
Sharpe throws a head kick that Mills semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sharpe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sharpe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe lunges at Mills with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mills's hand.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe.
Mills defending well as Sharpe loads up on a big left hand.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt.
Mills takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sharpe gets caught flat footed, as Mills shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mills is controlling him.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharpe trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe pushes Mills off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mills shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sharpe's guard.
Mills wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Sharpe wants to stand but Mills is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe managing to control the position.
Mills trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharpe is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sharpe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe postures up.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Sharpe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris Sharpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe misses with a body shot.
Mills scores with a takedown into Sharpe's guard.
Mills trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sharpe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mills trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chris Sharpe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sharpe throws a head kick that half lands.
Mills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharpe to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharpe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharpe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe defending well as Mills loads up on a big left hand.
Mills tries to clinch but Sharpe is having none of it.
Mills fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mills shoots in for a double leg but Sharpe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sharpe scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Mills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharpe tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mills is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe connects with a crisp jab.
Mills drops his hands momentarily and Sharpe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sharpe lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Sharpe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sharpe throws a series of strikes that have Mills backpedaling.
Sharpe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mills.
Sharpe throws a head kick that Mills semi-blocks.
Sharpe lands a jab-cross combination.
Sharpe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mills moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe throws a shot to the body.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Sharpe - just one landing.
Mills has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Sharpe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mills blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
Sharpe cracks Mills with a good jab.
Sharpe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mills sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sharpe scores with a nice body kick.
Sharpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mills misses.
Mills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mills.
Sharpe throws a right hand that Mills ducks under and follows up with a left that Mills also avoids with ease.
Mills takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Sharpe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharpe throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Sharpe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sharpe throws a right hand that Mills ducks under and follows up with a left that Mills also avoids with ease.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharpe blocks a jab.
A big left from Sharpe misses.
Mills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mills showed some decent athleticism there.
Mills seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sharpe has one foot on Mills's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sharpe scores with a head kick.
Sharpe throws a nice head kick!
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mills backs up against the cage.
Sharpe misses with a straight left.
Sharpe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Sharpe had his way with John Mills in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharpe's waist but Sharpe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mills off to one side.
Sharpe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharpe misses the target.
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sharpe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharpe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mills's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mills.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
Sharpe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sharpe as Mills shoots in.
Chris Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mills.
Mills is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sharpe is controlling Mills's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet.
Mills working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sharpe's thigh. Sharpe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is trying to keep Mills in close.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mills stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Sharpe.
Sharpe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharpe connects with a high kick.
Chris Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sharpe missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mills has gone for a leg lock! Sharpe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mills's guard.
Sharpe stands up from Mills's guard - Sharpe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sharpe works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mills shoots for a takedown but Sharpe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sharpe lands a jab to Mills's midsection.
Sharpe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mills looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharpe tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sharpe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mills.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpe lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharpe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Sharpe!
Chris Sharpe retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Spite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercury Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spite's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Here Comes The Boom" - Nelly. Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. DeAngelo Spite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Spite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mercury Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Spite is out of range.
Spite throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spite misses with a two punch combination.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spite circles away.
Some wild striking there from Spite.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spite!
Jones looking to control but Spite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spite wants to get back to his feet.
Jones avoids the attempt from Spite to control.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spite has worked his arm free - good work by Spite!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Spite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries for a kimura but Spite is defending well.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Spite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spite regains half guard.
Spite is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones is working for a kimura but Spite is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take a breather but Spite is having none of it.
Spite wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice defenses there by Spite.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with a combination
and Spite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Spite. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Spite checks a leg kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Spite.
Spite stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Spite's shoulder, as Spite tries to avoid the shot.
Spite tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spite slips a jab from Jones.
Spite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Mercury Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Spite.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeAngelo Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mercury Jones.
Spite lands a two punch combo.
Jones is rocked!
Spite circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Spite keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Spite!
DeAngelo Spite retains his lightweight title!
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