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CFC 72: Return of Khan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers has chosen Metallica - No Leaf Clover as his entrance music. The key to victory for Connor Ryan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Smithers, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Smithers against the cage but Smithers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smithers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smithers.
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Smithers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smithers is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Smithers sneaks back into half guard.
Smithers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan is pushing down on Smithers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smithers is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smithers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smithers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smithers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Smithers from controlling successfully.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smithers stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smithers trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smithers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smithers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Smithers scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan looking for a sweep but Smithers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smithers working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ryan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smithers off and cradles Ryan's limp body as Smithers celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jim Smithers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Chang (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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang tries to clinch but McSofterson moves out of range.
McSofterson fails to land with a series of punches.
McSofterson connects with a crisp jab.
McSofterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McSofterson staying out of range there.
McSofterson tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSofterson loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Crack! A monster head kick from Chang and McSofterson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Chang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's Raining Men. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Nathan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, LeBron St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor scores with a push kick.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
It looks like LeBron St Pierre has been cut.
Taylor throws a big overhand right that connects, sending St Pierre tumbling to the canvas!
St Pierre is rocked!
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!
Taylor wanted to stand there but St Pierre had control of the position.
St Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor 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.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
Taylor stands up from St Pierre's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Pierre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taylor. That one must have hurt.
St Pierre looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor lands a hook that stumbles St Pierre back into the cage. Taylor follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping St Pierre to the canvas! Taylor pounces and lands several unanswered shots - St Pierre has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nathan Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danger Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Townsend has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend blocks a jab.
Takeshi throws a jab when Townsend was well out of range.
Takeshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Townsend's hands.
It looks like Kenneth Townsend has been cut.
Takeshi throws a lazy right hand but Townsend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Townsend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with the combination.
Townsend checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Townsend.
Takeshi throws out a loose jab but Townsend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Townsend.
Takeshi throws a shot from downtown. Townsend moves away and avoids it.
Takeshi throws a hook but Townsend avoids it easily.
Townsend shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeshi tries to sprawl out of it but Townsend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Townsend slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown but Takeshi shows good takedown defense.
Takeshi sizes up Townsend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi misses with a double jab.
Townsend tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeshi swivels and escapes.
Danger Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Townsend.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Townsend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeshi loads up on a big right hand but Townsend slips the punch.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Townsend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeshi to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Kenneth Townsend's cut even more.
Danger Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Townsend slips a jab from Takeshi.
Danger Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi throws a hook but Townsend blocks it.
Townsend is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takeshi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Townsend.
Townsend ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a hook but Townsend blocks it.
Townsend looks for a takedown but Takeshi sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeshi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takeshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takeshi drops Townsend with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Townsend looks back up at him and smiles so Takeshi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Townsend is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Takeshi. No joy for Townsend on that attempt.
Takeshi drops Townsend with a naaaaasty hook - Townsend is in real trouble here! Takeshi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danger Takeshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retino Blastoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Young. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Retino Blastoma!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
It looks like Retino Blastoma has been cut.
Blastoma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Blastoma.
Blastoma is nestled in close to Parker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blastoma.
Blastoma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Blastoma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blastoma seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Blastoma wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Parker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoma shoots in but no luck this time.
Blastoma looks gassed!
Parker throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Blastoma tumbling to the canvas!
Parker 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.
Blastoma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blastoma is working an open guard so Parker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blastoma doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Parker.
That has opened up Retino Blastoma's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Parker knocks Blastoma out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Coxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Messiah by Konflict (Nosia Remix). Who has chosen Requiem for a tower as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Coxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Who moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coxwell throws a good cross that connects.
Coxwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coxwell throws a right hand that Who ducks under and follows up with a left that Who also avoids with ease.
Coxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Who manages to avoid it.
Who drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who is looking to take a break and control but Coxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coxwell is looking for a sweep.
Coxwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Who off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Who right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Coxwell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Coxwell.
Coxwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Who on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who turns into Coxwell and is now in his guard.
Coxwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Who is controlling him.
Coxwell working a defensive guard here.
Who drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Who jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Who wants to control from the top but Coxwell keeps moving.
Who scoring with some ground and pound.
Who in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coxwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Who manages to pass to side control.
Coxwell tries to get to full guard but Who has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coxwell throws a body punch but Who moves out of range.
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.
Coxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Who slips a jab and a cross from Coxwell.
Horrible takedown by Who or perhaps it was just good defense by Coxwell which made him look bad.
Who scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Who is keen to just control but Coxwell is a slippery customer.
Who is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coxwell defends it well.
Who looks gassed!
Coxwell trying to control from the bottom.
Coxwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Coxwell is working hard here to advance position.
Coxwell is looking to control Who's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coxwell avoid being mounted?
Who looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Who throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coxwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Who counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Coxwell's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coxwell looking for a guillotine here but Who defends easily.
Coxwell has momentary wrist control but Who slips an elbow through the middle.
Coxwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Who!
Who keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coxwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Who is looking to escape.
Who is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coxwell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Who is squirming around, avoiding Coxwell's attempts to control the action.
Who regains half guard.
Coxwell is looking to take a break and control but Who is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxwell uses his free foot to push down on Who's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Who.
Coxwell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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 Peter Coxwell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coxwell throws a combination that misses
and Who counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Coxwell's guard now.
Who prevents Coxwell from getting back to his feet.
Coxwell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Coxwell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Who drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Who jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Who drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Who jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Who stopping the sweep attempt from Coxwell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Who uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coxwell.
Nice defenses there by Who.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Coxwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Who counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Who 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.
Coxwell looking to control.
Coxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Who is looking to control Coxwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Who avoid being mounted?
Coxwell decides to stand and escape the position.
Who drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Coxwell misses with a straight right.
A shot to de liver by Coxwell. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coxwell misses with a looping left.
Coxwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Who counters with a takedown into side control.
Coxwell tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Who is looking to take a break and control but Coxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coxwell is trying to control Who's posture but Who avoids it.
Coxwell holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Coxwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Coxwell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell prevents Who from improving position.
Who gets to mount! Coxwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Coxwell tries to hold on but Who pushes him away.
Coxwell is trying to escape the mount but Who keeps good control and instead manages to take Coxwell's back.
Coxwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Who tightening his grip on Coxwell, looking for the choke.
Coxwell tries to escape but Who has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxwell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coxwell covering up well and avoiding damage.
Who has the hooks in. Coxwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Coxwell has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Who has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Coxwell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Coxwell is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxwell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Who's guard. Nice work there by Coxwell.
Coxwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Who's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Who showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Coxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Who slips a jab and a cross from Coxwell.
Coxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Who shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coxwell pinned against the cage. Coxwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Who will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Who working the ground and pound but Coxwell is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Coxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who prevents Coxwell from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Who's best efforts.
Coxwell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Who is thwarting Coxwell's attempts to control the position.
Who prevents Coxwell from improving his position.
Who uses his free foot to push down on Coxwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coxwell.
Coxwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Who working for a submission but Coxwell is keeping him at bay.
Coxwell is looking to improve his position but Who isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coxwell wants to hold on but Who pushes him away.
Jay Who has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coxwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Who moves to the back position.
Coxwell wants to get back to his feet.
Who has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Coxwell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Who gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Who!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ghita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Dyer's Eve. Daniel Ghita acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Ghita!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghita works the jab nicely.
Ghita gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ghita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ghita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ghita!
You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Ghita keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake sneaks back into half guard.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Ghita has control of the leg.
Ghita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghita is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blake is looking to control Ghita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake manages to get to full guard.
Blake has his foot on Ghita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ghita works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ghita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ghita is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blake Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ghita's back instead.
Blake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghita wants to get back to his feet.
Blake is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ghita is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Blake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom Sawyer - Rush. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush blocks a head kick by Nanini.
Nanini misses with a head kick.
Rush avoids the head kick by Nanini.
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nanini throws a head kick that misses.
Nanini checks a leg kick nicely.
Rush blocks a head kick by Nanini.
Nanini throws a looping overhand right but Rush ducks down to avoid it.
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanini throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily.
Rush listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rush feints and as Nanini raises his hands in defense, Rush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nanini is breathing heavily.
Rush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nanini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Rush stays in close to Nanini's body and controls the position.
Nanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.
Nanini trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.
Nanini has his foot on Rush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rush works his way back into a safe position though.
Rush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Rush defends easily.
Rush is working Nanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush looking to sit in guard and control but Nanini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nanini manages to get himself to full guard.
Rush looking to sit in guard and control but Nanini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nanini is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rush Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nanini's back instead.
Rush missing with strikes.
Nanini breaks Rush's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rush has Nanini pulled in close to control his posture.
Rush looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nanini passes into half guard.
Rush regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush avoids the head kick by Nanini.
Nanini sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rush to the ground! Nanini dives into full mount looking to finish!
Rush is rocked!
It looks like Jesper Rush has been cut.
Nanini tries to push Rush's head away but Rush is holding on tight.
Rush is still in real trouble! Can Nanini finish him?
Nanini tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
Rush swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rush wants to hold on but Nanini pushes him away.
Rush is controlling an arm, preventing Nanini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rush is positioning himself well to prevent Nanini advancing to mount.
Rush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nanini is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rush wants to control but Nanini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jesper Rush just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nanini checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Rush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rush.
It looks like Davi Nanini has been cut.
Rush feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rush postures up in Nanini's guard and throws a big left but Nanini blocks it.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Rush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rush passes into half guard.
Rush wants to control but Nanini is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Nanini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nanini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nanini is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush stalling.
Rush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nanini wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush throws a combination. Nanini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Rush misses with a low kick as Nanini jumps back.
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanini misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nanini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush lands a two punch combo.
Rush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nanini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rush slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nanini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanini tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
Nanini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nanini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Rush blocks a head kick by Nanini.
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanini takes one to the chin there.
Davi Nanini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanini throws a body kick that misses.
Rush looks to land a combination. Nanini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rush misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rush. That snapped Nanini's head back.
Rush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nanini's head backwards.
Nanini ducks right into an uppercut from Rush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nanini throws a head kick that misses
and Rush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rush passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush working over Nanini with some ground and pound. Nanini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rush controlling the pace.
Nanini is in trouble now - Rush has advanced to mount!
Nanini is looking to get to half guard.
Davi Nanini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rush lands a big shot there that rocks Nanini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rush landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rush looking for a guillotine from mount but Nanini is having none of it.
Nanini is looking to improve his position but Rush isn't that keen on the idea.
Rush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rush prevents Nanini from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rush.
Rush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rush looking to control but Nanini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rush raining down shots from the mount!
Rush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rush.
Rush wants to control the pace but Nanini is squirming around nicely.
Jesper Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nanini tries to reverse the position but Rush maintains control.
Rush controlling the position easily from mount.
Nanini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Rush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rush 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Rush!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mij Neztil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Hawkins's chin.
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217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neztil drops Hawkins with a left and a right! Oh, Hawkins is hurt - Neztil dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Dave Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins tries to escape but Neztil is in control.
Hawkins is trying to escape the position but Neztil is controlling the position.
Neztil stands up and beckons Hawkins to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Neztil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neztil drops Hawkins with a nice combination! Neztil dives into Hawkins's guard, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neztil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neztil stops Hawkins from standing up.
Neztil is standing up over Hawkins. Hawkins looks to escape but Neztil dives into side control.
Neztil decides to stand back up.
Mij Neztil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neztil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Hawkins.
Neztil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Neztil looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Neztil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Neztil.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neztil.
Neztil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neztil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neztil thinking.
Neztil misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Neztil lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
Hawkins lands a jab to the head.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Neztil.
Neztil tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neztil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neztil backwards.
Neztil breaks the clinch.
Neztil takes one on the button.
Neztil throws a big shot that misses.
Neztil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkins moves forwards but Neztil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins walks into a left hand.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Hawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neztil doesn't seem phased though.
Neztil misses with a double jab
and Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins presses Neztil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neztil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Neztil is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Neztil takes a shot to the head.
Neztil is trying to break free.
Neztil looks gassed!
Neztil is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins prevents Neztil from breaking the clinch.
Neztil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neztil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawkins prevents Neztil from breaking the clinch.
Neztil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Neztil is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks.
Neztil wants to break free but Hawkins has control.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside.
Neztil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
Neztil wants to break free but Hawkins has control.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Neztil can't break the clinch.
Hawkins is leaning against Neztil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkins pushes Neztil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neztil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neztil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Neztil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neztil's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neztil backwards.
Neztil has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins pushes Neztil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hawkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hawkins lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mij Neztil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Hawkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neztil misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neztil.
Hawkins pushes Neztil up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neztil backwards.
Hawkins lands with a light punch inside.
Neztil blocking some punches.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Neztil's head.
Neztil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neztil tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Neztil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neztil's gas tank.
Neztil has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Neztil breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neztil.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neztil.
Neztil drops his hands momentarily and Hawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Neztil throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Neztil throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Neztil is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws and low kick but Neztil moves out of range easily.
Neztil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Neztil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Hawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Neztil is avoiding it.
Hawkins clinches up with Neztil and pushes him back against the cage.
Neztil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawkins can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Neztil manages to break the clinch.
Neztil scores with a nice head shot.
Neztil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neztil.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Neztil circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Neztil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neztil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Neztil's shoulder, as Neztil tries to avoid the shot.
Neztil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Neztil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Neztil misses.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawkins cracks Neztil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neztil misses with a straight left.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neztil.
A combination from Neztil does no damage.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Neztil moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Neztil - just one landing.
Neztil lands a left and a right that sends Hawkins crashing to the canvas! Neztil dives into mount looking to finish!
Hawkins is rocked!
Hawkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawkins tries to get out of the position.
Neztil controlling the pace for now.
Oh Hawkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neztil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Neztil 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neztil wants to control the pace but Hawkins is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mij Neztil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Hawkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Neztil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neztil throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neztil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neztil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Neztil.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neztil.
Neztil is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hawkins hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mij Neztil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Khan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Khan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Khan regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Khan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khan.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Khan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz prevents Khan from improving his position.
Khan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz looks gassed!
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Khan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khan finish him?!
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Khan. Cruz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Khan!
Leonard Khan retains his lightweight title!
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