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GSF 13 Steam Rolled PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonner has chosen "My Time" by Fabolous as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Bonner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner misses with a hook. Thorne ducked under it nicely.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Thorne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorne is looking to clinch.
Bonner scores with a shot to the body.
Thorne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorne is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Bonner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonner throws a series of punches but Thorne avoids them all with ease.
Thorne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonner lands a slapping body shot.
Thorne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonner finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorne's head.
Thorne slips a jab and a cross from Bonner.
Matt Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne blocks a jab.
Bonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonner cracks Thorne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonner throws a big shot that misses.
Bonner lands a nice hook to Thorne's body. Thorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Bonner.
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!
Bonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonner lands the left hand.
Thorne tries to clinch up
and Bonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonner misses the shot to the body.
Thorne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonner throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
Stevie Bonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Bonner.
Bonner scores with a shot to the body.
Thorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorne walks into a stiff left hand from Bonner.
Good shot there by Bonner.
Bonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorne's head backwards.
Bonner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bonner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonner misses with a wild combination.
Thorne defending well as Bonner loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne closes the distance but Bonner moves to the side
and Bonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorne with a poor takedown
and Bonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorne looks to land a right hand but Bonner moved out of range.
Thorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Bonner dominated that round.
That's time! Thorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Bonner.
Thorne fails with the takedown
and Bonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonner counters with a straight right hand.
Bonner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevie Bonner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonner lands with a hook. Thorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Bonner.
Thorne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonner jabs at Thorne's body.
Thorne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorne checks it well.
Bonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonner's sensitive parts.
Bonner misses with a straight right.
Thorne tries for a takedown but Bonner circles away easily
and Bonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorne moves away from the strike by Bonner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner works Thorne's body with a nice hook.
Bonner thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Bonner both land. Nice combination.
Bonner throws a body punch but Thorne moves out of range.
Thorne tries to clinch
and Bonner counters with a left to the body.
Bonner throws out a powerful jab.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Bonner misses.
Matt Thorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne tries to clinch but Bonner moves away
and Bonner counters with a nice body shot.
Bonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonner stalks Thorne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorne's face. Thorne staggers backwards, shaken.
Thorne looks to clinch
and Bonner counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonner circles away.
Thorne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonner throws out the jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thorne. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thorne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonner misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Bonner 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thorne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonner punishes Thorne's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonner connects with a single shot there.
Bonner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorne walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonner sizes up Thorne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bonner.
Bonner misses the jab.
Bonner thuds a left hand into Thorne's body.
Bonner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonner connects with the punch.
Bonner scores with a nice right hand.
Bonner misses with a body shot.
Bonner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonner counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonner misses with a body shot.
Bonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorne manages to avoid it.
Thorne looks to clinch
and Thorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Bonner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonner keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorne clinches but Bonner breaks the clinch
and Bonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonner lands with a shot to the body.
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Bonner throws a body kick that misses.
Bonner tries to work over Thorne's front leg with a kick but Thorne checks it.
Thorne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorne throws a body punch but Bonner moves out of range.
Bonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorne fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonner cracks Thorne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Bonner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Bonner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dead Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mica comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name by Fort Minor. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Mica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dead Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mica.
Kennedy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mica drops Kennedy with a left and a right! Oh, Kennedy is hurt - Mica dives into side control looking to finish!
Kennedy is rocked!
It looks like Dead Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy is looking to reverse the position.
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mica trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Mica keeps him under control.
Kennedy wants to control but Mica is keeping busy.
Mica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Mica wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full 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.
Kennedy is not content to let Mica control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mica lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mica finish him?
Mica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Mica is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mica.
Mica throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mica dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Josh Mica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mica connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kennedy to the floor! Mica dives in looking for the finish!
Kennedy is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mica wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
Mica prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Mica wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dead Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Mica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Mica is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mica circles away.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mica.
Mica throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kennedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mica - the referee stops the clock and Kennedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mica. Kennedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
Josh Mica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mica swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mica misses with a series of wild punches.
Mica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mica sprawls well initially but Kennedy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Mica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dead Kennedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Mica stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mica throws and low kick but Kennedy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Josh Mica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica stuffs the takedown attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mica circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mica as Kennedy shoots in.
A head kick misses from Mica.
Mica throws a series of strikes that have Kennedy backpedaling.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mica finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Mica plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mica, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Mica throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Mica misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Mica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mica, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Mica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knoe Namm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knoe Namm!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick but Namm moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Namm. Namm gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Namm shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Namm fails with a takedown attempt.
Rex Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knoe Namm.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Namm moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Namm's front leg but catches the back leg as Namm tries to avoid it.
Namm is looking to clinch.
Namm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Namm looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Namm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Namm tumbling to the canvas! Johnson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Namm was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rex Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Torchertime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torchertime comes to the cage accompanied by Ruff Ryders By DMX. Zulu has chosen Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Torchertime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torchertime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torchertime throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torchertime misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Torchertime misses with a hook.
Torchertime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zulu throws a head kick but Torchertime moves out of range.
Torchertime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torchertime throws out the jab.
Torchertime throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Zulu.
It looks like Tank Torchertime has been cut.
Zulu scores with a nice right hand.
Tank Torchertime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torchertime avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Torchertime misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Zulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torchertime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Torchertime misses.
Zulu takes one to the chin there.
Zulu moves out of range as Torchertime strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torchertime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Torchertime uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu slips under a jab.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Torchertime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torchertime misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zulu looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Torchertime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torchertime misses with a straight right.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Torchertime saw that one coming.
Torchertime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torchertime blocks a head kick by Zulu.
Torchertime ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Torchertime misses its intended target.
Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zulu takes one to the side of the head.
Torchertime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Zulu. Beautiful body shot.
Torchertime throws out a loose jab but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torchertime throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Torchertime misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Torchertime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zulu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torchertime.
Torchertime connects with the punch.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torchertime.
Torchertime misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Torchertime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torchertime scores with the left hand. Zulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Zulu as he connects with a hook.
Torchertime takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torchertime lands with a cross.
Zulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torchertime throws a good cross that connects.
Zulu needs to keep his hands up - Torchertime had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a head kick but Torchertime moves out of range.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torchertime throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Torchertime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torchertime is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Torchertime looks to land a right hand but Zulu moved out of range.
Zulu rushes Torchertime and presses him up against the cage.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torchertime goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Zulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torchertime goes for a takedown attempt but Zulu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zulu lands a nice uppercut.
Torchertime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Torchertime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Torchertime misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Torchertime throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu with a hook.
Torchertime throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
Zulu scores with a nice right hand.
Torchertime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torchertime misses with a straight right.
Zulu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torchertime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torchertime throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torchertime bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zulu's head.
Zulu lands a right hook to the body.
Torchertime works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torchertime is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torchertime throws a hook to the side of Zulu's head but Zulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykal Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Torchertime's cut.
That's time! Torchertime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu scores with a head kick.
Mykal Zulu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torchertime throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Torchertime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Torchertime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Zulu throws a head kick that Torchertime semi-blocks.
Torchertime loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Torchertime as he connects with a hook.
Torchertime throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Zulu lands with a cross.
Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on Torchertime's shoulder, as Torchertime tries to avoid the shot.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torchertime.
Torchertime scores with a nice head shot.
Torchertime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torchertime moves away from the strike by Zulu.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torchertime throws out the jab.
Mykal Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torchertime moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torchertime lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into rage.
Torchertime throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torchertime.
No joy there for Zulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Torchertime is just out of range.
Torchertime's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Torchertime duly obliges.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torchertime lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torchertime looks to land a right hand but Zulu moved out of range.
Torchertime avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Torchertime takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torchertime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torchertime misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Torchertime.
Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torchertime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torchertime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime throws a combination that misses
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu's corner calls for a 1-2. Zulu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torchertime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torchertime scores with a nice right hand.
Torchertime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
Torchertime scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Zulu finds it's way through Torchertime's defenses.
Torchertime throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Zulu.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Torchertime scores with a punch to the head.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Torchertime's corner calls for a 1-2. Torchertime obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Torchertime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Torchertime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torchertime throws a series of punches but Zulu avoids them all with ease.
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zulu throws a head kick but Torchertime moves out of range.
Torchertime throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu walks into a jab.
Torchertime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Torchertime's side.
Torchertime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torchertime lands with a straight right. Zulu didn't see that one coming.
Zulu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torchertime misses with a looping right.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
Torchertime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torchertime throws a series of punches but Zulu avoids them all with ease.
Torchertime misses with a looping left.
Jab by Zulu.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
Torchertime ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Torchertime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torchertime cracks Zulu with a good jab.
Torchertime misses with a straight right.
Torchertime takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zulu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zulu misses with a wild combination.
Torchertime looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
Zulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torchertime's head backwards.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torchertime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torchertime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zulu scores with a jab. Torchertime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torchertime throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykal Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Torchertime's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torchertime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torchertime throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Torchertime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Torchertime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torchertime looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Torchertime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Zulu moves out of range as Torchertime strikes.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Torchertime moves out of range easily.
Torchertime lands with an overhand left.
Torchertime lands with a right hand.
Torchertime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torchertime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Zulu.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torchertime backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torchertime fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulu lands with a left to the head.
Zulu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torchertime backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Torchertime backwards.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Torchertime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but Zulu holds him up against the cage and eventually Torchertime drops back down to his feet.
Torchertime fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zulu.
A short left from Zulu.
Torchertime tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
Torchertime jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Torchertime around his waist. Torchertime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torchertime backwards.
Torchertime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Zulu as he connects with a hook.
Torchertime scores with the left hand. Zulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Torchertime.
A left and a right from Zulu both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zulu pushes Torchertime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Torchertime avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but Zulu holds him up against the cage and eventually Torchertime drops back down to his feet.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but Zulu won't allow it.
Torchertime fails to pull guard.
Zulu pushes Torchertime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torchertime jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Torchertime around his waist. Torchertime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
Torchertime fails to pull guard.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torchertime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torchertime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torchertime blocks a head kick by Zulu.
Torchertime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zulu counters with a nice body shot.
Mykal Zulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Torchertime misses.
Torchertime misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu gets a clinch.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu lands a left hand.
Torchertime fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torchertime fails to pull guard.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Torchertime's head.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but Zulu won't allow it.
Torchertime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Torchertime backwards.
Zulu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torchertime's defenses.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu manages to break the clinch.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torchertime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torchertime's head.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Torchertime moves out of range easily.
Torchertime throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Torchertime looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
Torchertime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tank Torchertime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Zulu as he connects with a hook.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torchertime throws a nice looking combination but Zulu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zulu lands a high kick!
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Torchertime avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Torchertime takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zulu lands a right hook to the body.
Torchertime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zulu throws a combination. Torchertime tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Zulu both land. Nice combination.
Torchertime throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Torchertime missing with a left hand there. Zulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mykal Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zulu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykal Zulu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Watt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Watt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levrone looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
Levrone swinging wilding here.
Levrone waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Watt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Watt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Watt is rocked!
It looks like Tom Watt has been cut.
Levrone loads up on a big left hand. Watt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Levrone looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Watt can't hide his disappointment, as Levrone celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Levrone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dumonte misses with the combination.
Roundius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Roundius.
Dumonte swinging wilding here.
A head kick by Roundius misses
and Dumonte counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Roundius does no damage.
Roundius shoots for a double leg takedown but Dumonte sprawls well. He's pushed Roundius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dumonte.
It looks like Incredius Roundius has been cut.
Roundius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roundius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roundius looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumonte throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roundius. What's that going to do exactly?
Roundius with a couple of short strikes.
Dumonte defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roundius.
Roundius is trying to control here but Dumonte has managed to regain half guard.
Dumonte trying to control but Roundius postures up.
Dumonte looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dumonte is trying to maintain the position but Roundius is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roundius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumonte wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumonte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dumonte 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.
Dumonte looking for a guillotine here but Roundius defends easily.
Dumonte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roundius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roundius stops Dumonte from standing up.
Dumonte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roundius manages to get himself to full guard.
Roundius wants to stand but Dumonte is controlling the position.
Roundius doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dumonte throwing strikes but missing.
Dumonte stopping the sweep attempt from Roundius.
Dumonte postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roundius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dumonte postures up in Roundius's guard and throws a big left but Roundius blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte won't allow Roundius to sweep him here.
Roundius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Roundius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dumonte swivels and escapes.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredius Roundius.
Roundius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Dumonte.
Roundius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dumonte as he jumps to the side.
Dumonte scores with a head kick.
Roundius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dumonte rushes Roundius and presses him up against the cage.
Dumonte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roundius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dumonte lands a nice uppercut.
Dumonte lands a hook that snaps the head of Roundius backwards.
Dumonte breaks the clinch.
Roundius walks into a left hand.
Dumonte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumonte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roundius walks into a straight right hand from Dumonte.
Dumonte lands with a right hand.
Dumonte punishes Roundius's body with a nice straight punch.
Dumonte scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Dumonte finds it's way through Roundius's defenses.
Roundius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roundius is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Dumonte uses the oldest trick in the book to send Roundius tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dumonte is absolutely delighted - when Roundius wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Dumonte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between martin louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). martin louis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, martin louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects with a high kick.
It looks like martin louis has been cut.
louis scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
louis tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
louis passes Henderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
louis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
louis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Henderson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Henderson and louis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
louis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
louis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
louis blocks a head kick by Henderson.
louis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from louis. louis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for martin louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
louis is breathing heavily.
Henderson throws a lazy head kick
and louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
louis wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on louis, up you get!
Henderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a head kick but louis moves out of range.
Henderson tries to bum rush louis with a series of wild strikes but louis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
louis blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis avoids the head kick by Henderson.
louis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
louis moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a head kick but louis moves out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses
and louis counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
louis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis misses with a head kick.
louis shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson jabs louis right on the nose. louis blinks but takes it well.
louis throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and louis moves out of range easily.
louis scores with a kick to the midsection.
louis blocks a head kick by Henderson.
louis fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
louis connects with a high kick.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
louis throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and louis counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
louis clinches.
louis connects with a knee to the head.
louis wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
louis is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but louis blocks it.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but louis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
louis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on martin louis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
louis tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson lands a high kick!
louis avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by louis.
Henderson being controlled for a moment.
louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
louis has knee on belly momentarily but Henderson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as louis sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from louis.
Henderson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
louis avoids the head kick by Henderson.
louis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for martin louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and louis moves out of range easily.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
louis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. louis showed some decent athleticism there.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
louis trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
louis wants to advance to full mount but Henderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but louis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson 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.
louis has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into louis's guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. louis is keeping the position for now.
louis has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on martin louis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
louis has a takedown stuffed.
louis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson avoids the head kick by louis.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
louis shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for martin louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
louis throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Henderson lands but louis takes it in his stride.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and louis counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
louis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing louis from controlling successfully.
louis controls from within his opponent's guard.
louis trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
louis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
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.
louis won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
louis slips nicely into half guard.
louis trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
louis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. louis eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
louis wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from louis.
louis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
louis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. louis backs away looking to recover.
louis avoids the head kick by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and louis moves out of range easily.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
louis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
louis avoids the head kick by Henderson.
louis throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson throws a combination. louis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
louis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
louis seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Henderson is looking to escape.
martin louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
louis uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Djavan Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalan Na Songkhla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalan Na Songkhla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djavan Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khalan Na Songkhla!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Na Songkhla throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Na Songkhla.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Na Songkhla misses with a straight right.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Na Songkhla circles away.
No joy there for Na Songkhla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
Na Songkhla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ferreira stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Na Songkhla follows into mount!
Ferreira is rocked!
Na Songkhla gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Na Songkhla misses with the combination.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Na Songkhla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Na Songkhla is having none of it.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djavan Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira has Na Songkhla up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ferreira.
It looks like Khalan Na Songkhla has been cut.
Na Songkhla connects with a knee to the head.
Na Songkhla lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Na Songkhla lands a knee to the head.
Na Songkhla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalan Na Songkhla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Na Songkhla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla looks gassed!
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
Ferreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Na Songkhla is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Na Songkhla's face as Ferreira controls the position.
Ferreira decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Na Songkhla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla lands a high kick!
Na Songkhla stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Na Songkhla as Ferreira shoots in.
Na Songkhla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Na Songkhla.
Ferreira looking to throw knees to the head but Na Songkhla is blocking nicely.
Na Songkhla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Na Songkhla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Na Songkhla lands a knee to the body.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow inside that Ferreira shrugs off.
Na Songkhla tries a knee to the head but Ferreira blocks it.
Na Songkhla unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferreira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferreira is trying to drag Na Songkhla to the mat but Na Songkhla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Na Songkhla.
Ferreira jumps guard but Na Songkhla stands there with Ferreira around his waist. Ferreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Na Songkhla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Na Songkhla.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Na Songkhla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Na Songkhla, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferreira looking to throw knees to the head but Na Songkhla is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Na Songkhla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalan Na Songkhla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Na Songkhla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Na Songkhla throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Na Songkhla throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferreira.
Na Songkhla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferreira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Na Songkhla is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ferreira taking a breather here.
Na Songkhla is trying to buck Ferreira off.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Na Songkhla didn't see that one coming.
Na Songkhla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Na Songkhla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Na Songkhla throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Na Songkhla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Na Songkhla misses with a knee strike.
Ferreira can't get the takedown.
Ferreira misses with a knee to the head.
Na Songkhla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Na Songkhla blocks the elbow strike.
Na Songkhla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Na Songkhla is trying to break free.
Na Songkhla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Na Songkhla breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Na Songkhla does no damage.
Khalan Na Songkhla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Na Songkhla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferreira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Na Songkhla tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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.
Na Songkhla is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djavan Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalan Na Songkhla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.
Na Songkhla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Na Songkhla misses
and Ferreira counters with a single leg into guard. Na Songkhla didn't expect that.
Na Songkhla wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira won't allow Na Songkhla to get back to his feet.
Ferreira controlling from the top position.
Na Songkhla is wriggling around but Ferreira manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet.
Na Songkhla is trying to escape back to his feet but Ferreira uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Na Songkhla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ferreira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira is staying tight to Na Songkhla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira wants to clinch up but Na Songkhla keeps it at a distance.
Na Songkhla cracks the inside of Ferreira's front leg.
Ferreira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Na Songkhla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira lands with a left to the head.
Na Songkhla connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferreira's face.
Na Songkhla stops a takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with an elbow strike.
Na Songkhla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Na Songkhla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Na Songkhla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to clinch up but Na Songkhla keeps it at a distance.
Na Songkhla takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick
and Na Songkhla counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferreira shrugs it off.
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djavan Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Na Songkhla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Na Songkhla moved away.
Na Songkhla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Na Songkhla keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djavan Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djavan Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Smek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructible by Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rollo Smek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smek shoots in and bounces Gibson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson looking to control but Smek passes into half guard.
Smek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Smek is taking a breather. Gibson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Smek is very close to passing his half guard.
Smek controlling the pace.
Smek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gibson is just riding it out for now. Smek eventually gives up the hold.
Smek prevents Gibson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek working over Gibson with some ground and pound. Gibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Smek scores a takedown into full mount!
Smek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smek connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek prevents Gibson from getting the reversal.
Gibson wants to hold on but Smek pushes him away.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smek lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smek prevents Gibson from getting the reversal.
Gibson is bucking up trying to escape but Smek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smek controlling from mount.
Gibson tries to hold on but Smek postures up.
Smek controlling his opponent.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson tries to lock up and control but Smek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smek controlling his opponent.
Smek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gibson's face.
Gibson looks gassed!
Smek controlling from mount.
Gibson wants to control but Smek is having none of it.
Smek has control of Gibson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gibson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gibson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Smek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gibson moves in looking to clinch but Smek pushes him off.
Gibson throws a right and a left that Smek avoids nicely.
Smek misses with a head kick.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Smek counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gibson!
Gibson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Smek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek lands with some strikes.
Smek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibson is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smek.
Rollo Smek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gibson for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek landing punches.
Smek landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smek controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rollo Smek just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibson to the mat! Gibson manages to get full guard.
Smek is in close to Gibson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smek slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smek connects with a nice short shot to Gibson's temple.
Smek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson tries to roll over but Smek keeps him under control.
Gibson looking for subs from the bottom but Smek mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smek landing strikes from the mount.
Smek avoids the attempt from Gibson to control.
Smek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Smek controlling his opponent.
Gibson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smek content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Smek dominated that second round.
That's time! Smek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Smek circles away and keeps his distance.
Smek looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Jab from Smek.
Nice combo by Smek! Oh, that's hurt him - Gibson falls to the canvas and Smek follows him into side control.
Gibson is still in real trouble! Can Smek finish him?
It looks like Hal Gibson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson tries to improve position but can't.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Smek dominates the positioning.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek wants to clinch.
Smek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibson's guard.
Smek gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Smek.
Smek has Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smek chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gibson has his foot on Smek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smek works his way back into a safe position though.
Smek connects with a couple of short punches.
Smek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smek working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smek gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
Smek closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gibson to the mat. Gibson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smek chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibson looking for a guillotine here but Smek defends easily.
Smek wants to get up but he can't break Gibson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smek lands a couple of digs.
Gibson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smek is stalling in the full guard.
Smek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Smek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Smek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smek.
Smek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smek advances position into side control!
Gibson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gibson is trying to work for a sweep but Smek has mounted him!
Smek controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek lands with some strikes.
Smek controlling his opponent.
Smek dominating with strikes here.
Gibson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gibson wants to hold on but Smek pushes him away.
Gibson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gibson?
Smek looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rollo Smek just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smek throws a right and a left that Gibson avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gibson backs up against the cage.
A shot to de liver by Smek. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smek breaks from the clinch.
Smek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smek lands in his opponent's guard.
Gibson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Smek had his way with Hal Gibson in that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smek misses with a low kick.
Gibson clinches but Smek breaks the clinch
and Smek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smek fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibson tries to move into range but Smek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Smek counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smek advances to half guard.
Smek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smek pulls his head out easily.
Smek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smek dominating with strikes here.
Gibson is trying desperately to improve position.
Smek controlling his opponent.
Smek working Gibson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smek working the ground and pound effectively.
Smek content just to control the position here.
Smek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gibson looks a forlorn figure.
Rollo Smek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hal Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek controlling the pace for now.
Gibson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smek controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Smek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:42
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:41
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Smek!
Rollo Smek retains his light heavyweight title!
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