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Warriors FC Grand Prix Finale! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Perant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernie Perant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie Perant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perant misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bernie Perant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perant tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Perant!
Ferguson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Perant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Perant with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Perant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Perant avoids it.
Perant shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Perant misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Perant moves out of range.
Perant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perant misses with a takedown
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perant's guard.
Perant is breathing heavily.
Ferguson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ferguson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Perant screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ferguson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chris Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbath Occulta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Occulta has chosen Immortal - At the Heart of Winter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abbath Occulta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Occulta manages to avoid it.
Bailey tries to bum rush Occulta with a series of wild strikes but Occulta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Occulta instigates a clinch.
Occulta can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Occulta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Occulta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Occulta gets a takedown into half guard.
Occulta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Occulta has control of Bailey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bailey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey wants to hold on but Occulta pushes him away.
Occulta thowing shots but they're missing.
Bailey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey really wants to buck Occulta off and get back to his feet.
Occulta cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bailey working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Occulta swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abbath Occulta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agogo comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug - Click Clack. Parker has chosen "Mr. Krinkle" by Primus as his entrance music. Roy Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Agogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agogo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agogo moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
A left lands for Agogo.
Agogo throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Agogo misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Agogo throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Agogo throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker cracks Agogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roy Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker trying to control but Agogo is working from the bottom.
Parker passes into half guard.
Parker is looking to advance position but Agogo won't allow it.
Parker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Agogo!
Parker working for a submission but Agogo is keeping him at bay.
Parker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Agogo turns into him and now he's in Parker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agogo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker trying to control the position.
Agogo wants to stand but Parker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Parker is tightening it up a little... Agogo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Agogo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Agogo taps out! nice BJJ there by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roy Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonna YouOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Martine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gonna YouOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Martine!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouOut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martine kicks YouOut off and gets back to his feet.
Martine misses with a series of wild punches.
Martine gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
YouOut sneaks back into half guard.
Martine is trying to control the action in half guard but YouOut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
Martine is working for a kimura but YouOut is defending it quite comfortably.
Martine tries to pass the half guard into mount. YouOut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
YouOut looking for submissions off his back.
Martine is working for a kimura but YouOut is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but YouOut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
YouOut is in trouble now - Martine has advanced to mount!
YouOut is desperately trying to improve his position but Martine has a good base and remains in mount.
Martine avoids the attempt from YouOut to control.
YouOut is trying to escape the mount.
Martine looking to control but YouOut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
YouOut is looking to improve his position but Martine isn't that keen on the idea.
Martine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Martine looks gassed!
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.
YouOut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martine wants to take YouOut's back here but YouOut is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Martine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martine avoids the attempt from YouOut to control.
YouOut is trying to escape the mount.
YouOut is working hard here to advance position.
Martine is working for a guillotine from mount but YouOut frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Martine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as YouOut is looking to escape.
YouOut is looking to get to half guard.
YouOut throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
YouOut is in all sorts of trouble here.
YouOut is in a horrible position here. Martine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Martine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
YouOut misses with a takedown attempt
and Martine counters with a head kick.
Martine tries to clinch up.
YouOut misses with a takedown
and Martine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martine misses with a knee to the head.
Martine lands an elbow inside that YouOut shrugs off.
Martine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. YouOut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
YouOut fails with the takedown
and Martine counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonna YouOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
YouOut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
YouOut tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
YouOut is looking to control Martine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can YouOut avoid being mounted?
Martine tries to pass to full mount but YouOut defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Martine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
YouOut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by YouOut or perhaps it was just good defense by Martine which made him look bad.
YouOut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martine misses with a head kick.
Martine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
YouOut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martine controls the pace.
Martine trying to control but YouOut is working from the bottom.
Martine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. YouOut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
YouOut working for a triangle but Martine defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martine passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YouOut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martine wants to take a breather but YouOut is having none of it.
Martine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
YouOut gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
YouOut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martine wants to stand but YouOut has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
YouOut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Remy Martine has got the better of the ground game so far.
YouOut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouOut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
YouOut trying to control from the bottom.
YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
Martine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Martine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in YouOut's guard.
Martine wants to pass the guard but YouOut is keeping the position.
YouOut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
YouOut has his foot on Martine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martine works his way back into a safe position though.
Martine tries to free his leg and advance position but YouOut is retaining full guard.
YouOut looking for a guillotine here but Martine defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YouOut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martine stands up from YouOut's guard - Martine perhaps looking for a knockout.
YouOut tries to clinch up but Martine circles away and keeps his distance.
YouOut shoots and misses
and Martine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in YouOut's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonna YouOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
YouOut keeping moving, preventing Martine from controlling successfully.
Martine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Martine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martine takes the fight into the clinch.
Martine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but YouOut blocks it with crossed arms.
YouOut blocks an elbow strike from Martine.
YouOut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martine presses YouOut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martine tries a knee to the head but YouOut blocks it.
YouOut has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martine uses from the top position.
Martine drops back looking for a leg! YouOut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and YouOut manages to kick Martine off! Martine jumps back into YouOut's guard.
Martine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. YouOut is keeping the position for now.
Martine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martine prevents YouOut from getting back to his feet.
Martine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
YouOut had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Martine is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. YouOut Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Martine's back instead.
Martine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martine is trying desperately to improve position.
YouOut lands a big shot there that rocks Martine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
YouOut looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
YouOut with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martine gets full guard.
YouOut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
YouOut drops back looking for a leg! Martine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martine manages to kick YouOut off! YouOut jumps back into Martine's guard.
YouOut trying to control but Martine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martine wants to sweep but no luck.
YouOut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
YouOut stopping the sweep attempt from Martine.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
YouOut shoots and misses
so Martine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
YouOut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed YouOut's guard.
YouOut is looking to control Martine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can YouOut avoid being mounted?
Martine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but YouOut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martine is working for a kimura but YouOut is defending it quite comfortably.
Martine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martine is working for a submission of some sort.
YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
Gonna YouOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
YouOut won't allow Martine to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Martine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martine 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Martine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinhjo Babalu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babalu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babalu tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babalu throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Babalu tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Babalu is looking to clinch.
Babalu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Babalu!
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babalu wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Babalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babalu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Babalu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Babalu landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble!
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Babalu has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babalu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Babalu working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Babalu's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babalu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garcia?
Babalu wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babalu landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Babalu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babalu landing strikes from the mount.
Babalu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Babalu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Babalu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Babalu with shots to the head and body - Garcia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babalu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Babalu working for a submission but Garcia is keeping him at bay.
Babalu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babalu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Babalu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babalu with good strikes from the mount here!
Babalu lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Babalu's attempts to control the action.
Babalu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
Babalu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babalu wants to clinch.
A head kick from Babalu lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babalu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babalu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws a low kick but Babalu avoids it.
Babalu is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Babalu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babalu misses with a double jab.
Babalu darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Babalu tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Babalu.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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.
Babalu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcia is trying to keep an underhook but Babalu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babalu is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is controlling Babalu's trapped leg to prevent Babalu from advancing to side control.
Babalu is working for a submission of some sort.
Babalu is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babalu lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Babalu thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Sinhjo Babalu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Babalu mounts him!
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Babalu lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Babalu isn't that keen on the idea.
Babalu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Babalu's attempts to control the action.
Babalu dominating with strikes here.
Babalu trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babalu wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Babalu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Babalu breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babalu breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babalu tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Babalu content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Babalu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Babalu wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Babalu thows a big elbow that misses.
Babalu looking to pass the guard.
Babalu advances to half guard.
Babalu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Babalu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Babalu postures up.
Garcia can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Babalu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babalu with a couple of short strikes.
Babalu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babalu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babalu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Babalu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Babalu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babalu tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babalu breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babalu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babalu scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
Babalu unloading with bombs!
Babalu is landing with some decent strikes but Garcia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babalu controlling from mount.
Babalu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinhjo Babalu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinhjo Babalu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babalu 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinhjo Babalu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Fight Music - D12 blaring out of the sound system. Stephen Eagle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Eagle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Eagle's shoulder, as Eagle tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson forces Eagle back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson won't allow Eagle to sweep him here.
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Eagle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Eagle is retaining full guard.
Johnson stands up over Eagle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eagle is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson passes Eagle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eagle kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson feints and as Eagle raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eagle looks gassed!
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle gets full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Eagle working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eagle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Eagle has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Johnson wants to take a breather but Eagle is having none of it.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eagle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eagle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Eagle looks a forlorn figure.
Eagle is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Eagle is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson looking to finish Eagle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eagle!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson landing punches.
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!
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eagle?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Eagle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eagle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eagle is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eagle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Eagle is having none of it.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eagle?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eagle is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eagle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Eagle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eagle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eagle fails with the takedown.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eagle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Eagle is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaness Vision (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaness Vision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guerrero scores with the left hand. Vision knows he should have avoided that one.
Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up with Vision, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes Vision against the cage but Vision circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vision slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Guerrero motions for Vision to come forward. Guerrero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vision stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerrero. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerrero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vision throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vision dips to his left and cracks Guerrero with an uppercut!
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
Guerrero darts in trying to clinch
and Vision counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaness Vision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Guerrero.
Vision fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerrero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vision holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guerrero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vision pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Vision will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guerrero up against the cage.
Guerrero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vision misses with a knee to the head.
Guerrero stalling in the clinch but Vision improves position.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vision has closed the distance and engaged Guerrero in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jose Guerrero has been cut.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrero tries to break the clinch but Vision is controlling the position.
Guerrero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guerrero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vision's face.
Guerrero jumps guard but Vision stands there with Guerrero around his waist. Guerrero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vision landing knees to the body.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Guerrero blocks with his arms.
Guerrero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vision pushes off an throws an elbow but Guerrero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guerrero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vision tries a knee to the head but Guerrero blocks it.
Vision prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vision.
Guerrero has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guerrero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vision is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vision throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guerrero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vision prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
Guerrero is working for takedown but Vision is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vision keeps control of Guerrero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guerrero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guerrero breaks from the clinch.
Guerrero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vision's calf.
Guerrero misses with the combination.
Guerrero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vision counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guerrero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vision gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerrero.
Vision keeps control of Guerrero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guerrero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vision taking a breather.
Vision misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerrero.
Guerrero managing to block the knees to the body from Vision.
Vision using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerrero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Vision avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vision lands an elbow inside that Guerrero shrugs off.
Vision tries to land knees in the clinch but Guerrero avoids the damage to the body.
Guerrero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vision's defenses.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Guerrero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vision.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero wants to break free but Vision has control.
Guerrero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vision has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vision missing with knees to the body.
Guerrero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Guerrero to work.
Guerrero looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Guerrero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Guerrero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guerrero shoots in but Vision avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vision misses with a looping left.
Guerrero is looking to clinch.
Guerrero misses with a takedown
and Vision counters with a good low kick that Guerrero was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vision counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaness Vision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Guerrero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision rushes Guerrero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Vision.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Guerrero missing with knees to the body.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guerrero misses with a knee strike.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Vision moves away
and Vision counters by moving into the clinch.
Guerrero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Vision.
Vision prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vision stops a takedown attempt from Guerrero.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vision holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrero decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero trying to keep a closed guard but Vision is proving a slippery customer.
Vision seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vision gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Guerrero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guerrero scores with a push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vision.
Guerrero swats away the attempt to clinch by Vision.
Guerrero lands a head kick. Vision smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Vision is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero clinches with his opponent.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Vision's ribcage.
Guerrero wants to get back to striking at distance but Vision won't allow it.
Vision landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vision trying to land knees to the body.
Guerrero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vision blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vision closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guerrero thows a leg kick but Vision checks it
and Vision counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Vision holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerrero drops back down to his feet.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
Guerrero is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Guerrero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Guerrero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guerrero takes a swing at Vision's ribcage but misses.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guerrero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vision wants to hold on but Guerrero pushes him away.
Guerrero unloading with bombs!
Guerrero controlling the pace for now.
Guerrero throwing strikes but Vision uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guerrero stalling.
Vision is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Guerrero misses with a head shot. Vision uses the momentum to regain 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.
Guerrero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vision is proving hard to escape from.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero wants to stand but Vision is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Vision keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guerrero misses with the combination.
Jose Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vision closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a body kick that stops Vision in his tracks momentarily.
Jose Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaness Vision is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero clinches.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero wants to clinch but Vision slips to the side
letting Vision counter with a right hand.
Guerrero darts in trying to clinch
and Vision moves into the clinch.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision tries a knee to the head but Guerrero blocks it.
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaness Vision has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Guerrero.
I've got Guerrero 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev comes to the cage accompanied by Pussy by Rammstein. Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Capoeira do Brasil (Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66). Paolo Da Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyachev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Meyachev is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva is pressing down on Meyachev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meyachev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Meyachev keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Meyachev wants to stand and escape but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Meyachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meyachev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Meyachev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Da Silva!
Meyachev trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Meyachev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Meyachev has a good base and remains in mount.
Meyachev get's back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Meyachev is breathing heavily.
Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meyachev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Meyachev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyachev actively working from the bottom here.
Meyachev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meyachev!
Meyachev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Da Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meyachev is on top in guard.
Meyachev postures up.
Meyachev stands and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Meyachev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch lands to the side of Meyachev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meyachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyachev tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Meyachev saw that one coming.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Meyachev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyachev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Itof Meyachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Da Silva.
Meyachev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meyachev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Meyachev wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meyachev dives on top into guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Meyachev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Itof Meyachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meyachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyachev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Meyachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Meyachev defends easily.
Meyachev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Meyachev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meyachev trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Meyachev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meyachev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyachev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Meyachev regains half guard.
Meyachev manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyachev keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Meyachev trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Itof Meyachev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Meyachev keeps moving.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyachev is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva passes into half guard.
Da Silva working Meyachev over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Meyachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Itof Meyachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Meyachev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva's guard.
Meyachev looking to pass the guard.
Meyachev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Da Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meyachev is looking to defend but Da Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meyachev! Da Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meyachev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paolo Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rodey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodey comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Sean Rodey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emile Hainesburg's chin.
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Rodey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodey misses with a looping right.
Rodey tries to clinch up.
Hainesburg moves out of range as Rodey strikes.
Hainesburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hainesburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodey's hands.
Hainesburg scores a takedown into full mount!
Hainesburg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rodey working to try and regain half guard.
Hainesburg landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodey is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodey is working hard here to advance position.
Hainesburg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hainesburg working the ground and pound effectively.
Hainesburg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hainesburg connects with a bit shot that sees Rodey covering up! More strikes from Rodey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hainesburg is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emile Hainesburg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Rush!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush throws a right and a left that Ferreira avoids nicely.
Rush wants to clinch.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferreiras head.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Rush in a clinch.
Ferreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Ferreira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rush up against the cage.
Ferreira goes for a takedown attempt but Rush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rush throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rush wants to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush tries to clinch but Ferreira moves away
and Ferreira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xavier Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira lands a high kick!
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferreira counters by clinching up.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Ferreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a knee to the head.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferreira works on Rush's body with a couple of short punches.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira scores with a knee to the head.
Ferreira prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rush being controlled against the cage.
Ferreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rush is trying to break the clinch but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Ferreira pushes Rush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rush scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rush scores with a shoulder strike.
Rush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferreira pulls guard successfully.
Rush postures up.
Rush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferreira working a defensive guard but Rush manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Rush tries to stand but Ferreira is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rush.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Rush 's knee.
Rush throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rush tries to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rush looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Ferreira seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ferreira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Rush in a clinch.
Ferreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Ferreira jumps into guard, dragging Rush to the mat.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here.
Ferreira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira has his hands on Rush's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira controlling Rush's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xavier Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage.
Ferreira is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rush or not.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rush wants to break free but Ferreira has control.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Rush scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Rush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage.
Rush lands a left hand.
Ferreira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferreira controlling the action here for a moment.
Rush lands a right hand.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rush wants to break free but Ferreira has control.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira is trying to maintain a safe position but Rush gets an underhook and turns Ferreira into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Ferreira missing with knees to the body.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira keeps control of Rush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Ferreira.
Ferreira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush gets through Ferreira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Come on Ferreira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferreira crunches a lovely knee into Rush's ribcage.
Ferreira is leaning against Rush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Ferreira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rushs head.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
James Ferreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Ferreira.
Rush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreira landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rush.
Ferreira wants to stall.
Ferreira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferreira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rush up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rush.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira has double underhooks.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush wants to clinch but Ferreira slips to the side
and Ferreira counters with an inside leg kick.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ferreira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferreira pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira digs a right hand into Rush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rush's gas tank.
Rush wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira won't allow it.
Ferreira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferreira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferreira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira works on Rush's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Rush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rush misses with some punches.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head.
Ferreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira jumps guard.
Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Rush cracks Ferreira with a solid left hand.
Rush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferreira is proving hard to escape from.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rush manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
Rush 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.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Ferreira won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Rush misses.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Rush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira.
Rush clinches but Ferreira breaks the clinch
and Ferreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferreira taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rush sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rush avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush is trying to get back to his feet.
Rush is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ferreira clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferreira defending well as Rush loads up on a big left hand.
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
Rush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rush's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira rushes Rush and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira trying to control the position but instead, Rush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferreira into the cage.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferreira keeps control of Rush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Rush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira shoots in and bounces Rush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira controls the pace.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Ferreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferreira chips away with some ground and pound.
Rush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rush is looking to stand up but Ferreira isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferreira trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Ferreira is working Rush over against the cage.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Rush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira rushes Rush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rush wants to break free but Ferreira has control.
Ferreira is looking to control Rush's arms but Rush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira has his back to the cage.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Rush misses with a combination
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferreira lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ferreira had his way with Xavier Rush in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rush misses with a combination
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Ferreira counters with a thumping low kick.
Rush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira.
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Rush gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferreira is taking a breather. Rush 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.
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.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferreira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rush because Ferreira loaded up on that one.
Rush can't escape the position.
Ferreira with the ground and pound from mount.
Ferreira controlling the pace for now.
Ferreira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Ferreira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ferreira scoring with strikes but Rush is staying in there.
Rush swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ferreira prevents Rush from getting the reversal.
Rush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira controlling the pace for now.
Rush in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Xavier Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira prevents Rush from getting the reversal.
Ferreira tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Ferreira with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Ferreira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rush's face.
Ferreira thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferreira looking to finish with strikes here!
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Rush is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferreira thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferreira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rush is surviving well by controlling Ferreira's body position as best he can.
James Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreira looking to ground and pound but Rush is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferreira 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ferreira!
James Ferreira retains his bantamweight title!
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