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CFC 73: Froid PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Bibeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Got Money by Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Bibeau!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to clinch but Bibeau moves out of range.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Bibeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Bibeau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.
Martin drives through and clinches with Bibeau against the cage.
Martin tries for a takedown but Bibeau manages to get underhooks.
Bibeau managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Martin.
Bibeau tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Bibeau drops back down to his feet.
Ryan Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Bibeau.
Bibeau tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bibeau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bibeau looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bibeau jumps guard but Martin stands there with Bibeau around his waist. Bibeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bibeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibeau is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Martin 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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Bibeau's temple.
Martin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bibeau.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bibeau wants to get back to full guard.
Martin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bibeau.
Martin is taking a breather. Bibeau 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibeau wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Martin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Martin forces Bibeau back against the cage and clinches.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Bibeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bibeau tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bibeau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Bibeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin throws a series of punches but Bibeau avoids them all with ease.
Bibeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bibeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin forces Bibeau back against the cage and clinches.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin crunches a lovely knee into Bibeau's ribcage.
Martin has picked Bibeau up - he's going for a ride! Martin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bibeau on the ground.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bibeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bibeau is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bibeau avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bibeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bibeau closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Bibeau pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bibeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin rushes Bibeau and presses him up against the cage.
Bibeau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Martin.
Martin presses Bibeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin pushes Bibeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands a nice knee to the body.
Martin lands a nice elbow.
Martin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bibeau's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bibeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin tries to clinch there but Bibeau circles away.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Bibeau in a clinch.
Bibeau fails to pull guard.
Ryan Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Bibeau.
Bibeau managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
Martin slows down the pace here.
Bibeau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bibeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bibeau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bibeau shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bibeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Bibeau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bibeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bibeau is working an open guard so Martin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martin wants to clinch.
Bibeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bibeau persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Bibeau tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bibeau jumps guard but Martin stands there with Bibeau around his waist. Bibeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibeau fails to pull guard.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bibeau.
Bibeau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bibeau wants a takedown.
Bibeau jumps guard but Martin stands there with Bibeau around his waist. Bibeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Bibeau has Martin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bibeau tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Bibeau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bibeau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin lands a nice knee to the body.
Bibeau jumps guard but Martin stands there with Bibeau around his waist. Bibeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Martin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bibeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bibeau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin wants the takedown. Bibeau is fighting it off but Martin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bibeau's guard against the cage.
Bibeau is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Bibeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin 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.
Bibeau looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin won't allow Bibeau to sweep him here.
Bibeau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bibeau keeps moving.
Bibeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Bibeau in a clinch.
Martin is trying to maintain a safe position but Bibeau gets an underhook and turns Martin into the cage.
Bibeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bibeau avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Bibeau tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Ryan Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Bibeau.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bibeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bibeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bibeau drags the fight down to the ground.
Bibeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Bibeau is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibeau struggling a bit here.
Bibeau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bibeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Bibeau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bibeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin pushes Bibeau off looking to stand but Bibeau dives back in and keeps control.
Bibeau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bibeau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin tries to clinch up but Bibeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Serge Bibeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin blocks a head kick by Bibeau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Martin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Deschain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschain ducks under a wild hook from Hemmer.
Deschain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deschain wants to control but Hemmer is keeping him busy.
Deschain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deschain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deschain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deschain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hemmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hemmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hemmer tries to get out of the position.
Deschain tries to advance to mount but Hemmer denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deschain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hemmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hemmer pushes Deschain away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deschain gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deschain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemmer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hemmer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deschain connects with a decent elbow.
Deschain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deschain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hemmer is trying to get back to his feet.
Deschain has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hemmer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Deschain yanks on the arm and Hemmer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Deschain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Deschain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quan Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasiliev has chosen Russian Barakuda as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quan Raiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiden lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Oleg Vasiliev has been cut.
Raiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasiliev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raiden throws a low kick, looking for Vasiliev's leg but Vasiliev calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Raiden.
A jab lands there for Raiden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raiden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasiliev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasiliev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quan Raiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiden throws a hook but Vasiliev blocks it.
Raiden scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Raiden misses.
Raiden throws a looping overhand right but Vasiliev ducks down to avoid it.
Raiden throws a combination. Vasiliev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasiliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Raiden both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Oleg Vasiliev's cut even more.
Raiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raiden misses the target.
Vasiliev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raiden.
Raiden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasiliev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quan Raiden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev gets the takedown into side control.
Vasiliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raiden, who protects the arm well.
Vasiliev looks gassed!
Raiden tries to buck Vasiliev off but Vasiliev is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasiliev working away.
Raiden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasiliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Raiden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raiden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raiden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raiden scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Oleg Vasiliev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raiden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raiden.
Raiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raiden lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Raiden.
Oleg Vasiliev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raiden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasiliev drops his hands momentarily and Raiden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raiden scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Vasiliev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quan Raiden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely lands an overhand right.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Connely looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Allen!
Connely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Connely landing punches.
Connely prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
Connely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connely on the ground.
Connely controlling from mount.
Connely looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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.
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Connely.
Connely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Connely postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Allen looks a forlorn figure.
Connely dominating with strikes here.
Connely breaks from Allen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Jake Allen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Connely connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Allen is rocked!
Allen is breathing heavily.
Connely connects with a bit shot that sees Allen covering up! More strikes from Allen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Connely is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Connely!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Otorboater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dube is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Otorboater!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dube.
Otorboater tries to clinch up.
Otorboater tries to clinch but Dube is having none of it.
Otorboater moves in looking to clinch but Dube pushes him off.
Otorboater is looking to clinch.
Dube cracks Otorboater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dube throws a right and a left that Otorboater avoids nicely.
Dube with a nice cross.
Otorboater throws a head kick that misses.
Dube tests Otorboater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otorboater is rocked!
Dube feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Otorboater crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Dube!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zizzmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zizzmen manages to avoid it.
Khalidov lands a head shot.
Khalidov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Joey Zizzmen has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zizzmen counters with a three punch combo that has Khalidov backing up. Khalidov nods at Zizzmen to acknowledge the strikes.
Zizzmen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zizzmen takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Zizzmen avoids the body shot from Khalidov.
Khalidov tries to bum rush Zizzmen with a series of wild strikes but Zizzmen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zizzmen closes the distance and clinches.
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zizzmen throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Khalidov misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zizzmen misses.
Khalidov tests Zizzmen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidov slips a straight right by Zizzmen.
Khalidov looks to land a combination but Zizzmen avoids it well.
Zizzmen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khalidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Zizzmen.
Zizzmen throws a sloppy body shot
and Khalidov counters with a three punch combo that has Zizzmen backing up. Zizzmen nods at Khalidov to acknowledge the strikes.
Zizzmen looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zizzmen takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov lands a jab to Zizzmen's midsection.
Khalidov drops Zizzmen with a right and a left! Khalidov comes rushing in but Zizzmen regains his composure and manages to keep Khalidov in guard.
Zizzmen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zizzmen is still in real trouble! Can Khalidov finish him?
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zizzmen is retaining full guard.
Zizzmen seems to have recovered his senses.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khalidov digs a good hook to Zizzmen's body.
Khalidov lands with a straight right. Zizzmen didn't see that one coming.
Joey Zizzmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khalidov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalidov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov scores with a jab.
Khalidov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Zizzmen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Khalidov and Zizzmen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Khalidov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Khalidov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christophe Duggary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggary has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phal Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Duggary!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Um has taken the fight to the clinch.
Um lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duggary backwards.
Duggary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Um escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Um digs a good hook to Duggary's body.
Duggary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Um.
Um ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Um scores with a sloppy right hand. Duggary should have avoided that one.
Um throws out a loose jab but Duggary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggary misses with an uppercut.
Um ducks under a wild hook from Duggary.
Duggary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Um.
Duggary tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggary misses with a combination
and Um counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggary misses with a combination
and Um counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duggary's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggary pulls Um in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggary controls Um momentarily but Um frees himself.
Duggary 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.
Duggary looking to control.
Um pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duggary is keeping the position for now.
Um is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duggary wants to sweep but no luck.
Duggary trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duggary throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Um - just one landing.
Um tries to clinch but Duggary is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Duggary.
Duggary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Um counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duggary shoots in for a double leg but Um sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duggary looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Duggary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duggary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duggary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Um is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Um feints and as Duggary raises his hands in defense, Um changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Um will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Um controlling from the top position.
Um trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Um not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duggary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Um uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duggary.
Duggary throws a leg kick but Um moved away.
Um throws a jab when Duggary was well out of range.
Phal Um seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Um gets the takedown into side control.
Um cracks Duggary with a big elbow.
Um taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Um working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Um is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phal Um just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Duggary misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggary lands with a shot to the body.
Duggary slips under a jab.
Duggary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Um gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggary.
Jab from Um.
A big left from Duggary misses.
Duggary misses with a looping right.
Um drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duggary trying to keep a closed guard but Um is proving a slippery customer.
Um stopping the sweep attempt from Duggary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Um 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.
Um 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.
Um stays in close to Duggary's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duggary takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Um scores with a takedown into Duggary's guard.
Duggary trying to control the position.
Um looking to pass the guard.
Um is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duggary wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Um is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Um seems content to control.
Duggary is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Um pulls his head out easily.
Duggary is looking for a sweep. Um is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christophe Duggary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duggary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Duggary trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Um seems content to control.
Um has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phal Um is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Um wants to free his trapped foot but Duggary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Um slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phal Um just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Um drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Um is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phal Um showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Um has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phal Um!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichnig Reedin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichnig Reedin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reedin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reedin scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Reedin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reedin off to one side.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reedin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reedin.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reedin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reedin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Reedin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Reedin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichnig Reedin.
Johnson swings for the body but Reedin moves out of range.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reedin 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.
Reedin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Reedin tries to pass.
Reedin has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reedin's guard.
Reedin looks gassed!
Johnson 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.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but Reedin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reedin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Reedin is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reedin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Reedin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reedin struggling a bit here.
Reedin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnson just content to control the position.
A control attempt from Reedin but he's now mounted!
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.
Reedin tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Reedin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reedin on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reedin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reedin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reedin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Reedin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Reedin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reedin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Reedin avoids nicely.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Reedin moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Reedin fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Reedin circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reedin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Reedin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Reedin is breathing heavily.
Reedin has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Reedin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reedin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Reedin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Reedin trying his best to control but Johnson has mounted him.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Reedin working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Reedin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Reedin tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Reedin working to try and regain half guard.
Reedin wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Reedin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reedin regains half guard.
Reedin tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Reedin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reedin is trying to control but Johnson passes into side control!
Reedin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Reedin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reedin.
Johnson tries to clinch
enabling Reedin to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Reedin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Reedin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reedin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reedin thowing shots but they're missing.
Reedin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reedin wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to hold on but Reedin pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedin goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson tries to stand but Reedin is controlling from the bottom.
Reedin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Reedin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson has control of an arm but Reedin manages to advance to Johnson's back!
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
Johnson avoiding Reedin 's attempts to control his hands.
Reedin rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Reedin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Reedin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reedin stops Johnson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to clinch
enabling Reedin to counter with a crisp jab.
Reedin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Reedin.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Reedin counter with a right hand.
Reedin is looking to clinch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reedin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reedin connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reedin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reedin is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reedin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ichnig Reedin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reedin can't break the clinch.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Reedin's ribcage.
Reedin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Reedin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Reedin backs away looking to recover.
Reedin scores a takedown into full mount!
Reedin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichnig Reedin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jury Lokomotivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Vempula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokomotivo comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Wait and bleed. Vesa Vempula will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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216 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jury Lokomotivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Vempula!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vempula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vempula walks into a jab.
Vempula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vempula stuffs the takedown attempt from Lokomotivo. Lokomotivo gets slowly back to his feet.
Vempula wants to clinch up but Lokomotivo keeps it at a distance.
Vempula moves in looking to clinch but Lokomotivo pushes him off.
Lokomotivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokomotivo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokomotivo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Lokomotivo.
It looks like Vesa Vempula has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vempula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokomotivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Lokomotivo finds it's way through Vempula's defenses.
Vempula throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo avoids the head kick by Vempula.
Lokomotivo lands with a right hand.
Vempula slips a jab and a cross from Lokomotivo.
Vempula tries to clinch but Lokomotivo moves out of range.
Lokomotivo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vempula wants to clinch.
Vempula tries to clinch up but Lokomotivo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vempula moves in looking to clinch but Lokomotivo pushes him off.
Vempula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Vempula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokomotivo looks to land a combination. Vempula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vempula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jury Lokomotivo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vempula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokomotivo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokomotivo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vempula wants to clinch.
Vempula wants to clinch up but Lokomotivo keeps it at a distance.
Lokomotivo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vempula at a distance.
Vempula looks gassed!
Lokomotivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vempula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokomotivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokomotivo with a hook.
Lokomotivo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lokomotivo showed some decent athleticism there.
Lokomotivo lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo wants to pass to mount but Vempula is defending the position.
Lokomotivo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lokomotivo wants to control but Vempula is keeping him busy.
Lokomotivo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lokomotivo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vempula is looking for a sweep. Lokomotivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lokomotivo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lokomotivo trying to pass the guard but Vempula defending well.
Lokomotivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vempula defending well though.
Vempula tries to roll over but Lokomotivo keeps him under control.
Lokomotivo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vempula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vempula manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vempula had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lokomotivo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vempula Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lokomotivo's back instead.
Vempula is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lokomotivo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lokomotivo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Vempula not allowing Lokomotivo to control his hands.
Vempula is trying to stick to Lokomotivo's back but Lokomotivo is turning into Vempula. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vempula's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lokomotivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vempula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lokomotivo working some strikes from top position.
Lokomotivo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lokomotivo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vempula has his foot on Lokomotivo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lokomotivo works his way back into a safe position though.
Vempula looking for a guillotine here but Lokomotivo defends easily.
Vempula wants to sweep here but Lokomotivo controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lokomotivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vempula is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Lokomotivo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lokomotivo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vempula drops his hands momentarily and Lokomotivo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vempula tries to clinch but Lokomotivo moves out of range.
Lokomotivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokomotivo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokomotivo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vempula's head.
Lokomotivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vempula is keeping the position for now.
Vempula working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lokomotivo has passed into half guard!
Vempula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Lokomotivo there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokomotivo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vempula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vempula is looking to improve his position.
Vempula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lokomotivo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vempula's head.
Vempula had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lokomotivo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vempula Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lokomotivo's back instead.
Vempula doesn't have the hooks in and Lokomotivo manages to turn into his guard.
Lokomotivo cracks Vempula with a solid left hand.
Lokomotivo connects with a couple of short punches.
Lokomotivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vempula working for a triangle but Lokomotivo defends it easily.
Vempula 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vempula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vempula has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lokomotivo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vempula.
Vempula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vempula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lokomotivo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokomotivo landing a few strikes.
Lokomotivo scoring with punches and elbows.
Lokomotivo is chipping away with strikes.
Lokomotivo working away.
Vempula is looking to regain half guard here but Lokomotivo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lokomotivo working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vempula gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lokomotivo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lokomotivo stands up and beckons Vempula to join him on the feet.
Vempula tries to clinch but Lokomotivo is having none of it.
Vempula darts in and clinches Lokomotivo up against the cage.
Lokomotivo drags the fight down to the ground.
Vempula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vempula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lokomotivo 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.
Lokomotivo keeping moving, preventing Vempula from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vempula passes into half guard.
Vempula tries to pass to full mount but Lokomotivo defends it.
Vempula trying to control the action but Lokomotivo is working from the bottom.
Lokomotivo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lokomotivo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lokomotivo tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lokomotivo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vempula doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokomotivo circles away.
Lokomotivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vempula is looking to clinch but Lokomotivo is avoiding it.
Vesa Vempula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vempula moves in looking to clinch but Lokomotivo pushes him off.
Lokomotivo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vempula to the mat! Vempula manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jury Lokomotivo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lokomotivo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lokomotivo avoids the head kick by Vempula.
Vempula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lokomotivo cracks Vempula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokomotivo lands with a hook. Vempula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vempula is looking to clinch.
Vempula tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokomotivo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jury Lokomotivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokomotivo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vempula sprawls well initially but Lokomotivo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vempula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vempula pushes Lokomotivo off and gets back to his feet.
Vempula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokomotivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokomotivo lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Lokomotivo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jury Lokomotivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vempula tries to clinch up.
Lokomotivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lokomotivo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vempula to the mat! Vempula manages to get full guard.
Lokomotivo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lokomotivo is looking to advance position but Vempula has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vempula is working for a guillotine from mount but Lokomotivo frees his head quite easily.
Vempula can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lokomotivo is looking to escape.
Vempula prevents Lokomotivo from getting the reversal.
Lokomotivo is squirming around, avoiding Vempula's attempts to control the action.
Lokomotivo tries to reverse the position but Vempula maintains control.
Vempula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vempula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lokomotivo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vempula seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lokomotivo is holding on tight.
Vempula goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lokomotivo is on top in guard.
Lokomotivo chips away with some ground and pound.
Lokomotivo throws and elbow that misses. Vempula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lokomotivo's guard. Nice move by Vempula!
Lokomotivo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vempula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lokomotivo tries to strike from the bottom.
Vempula drops back looking for a leg! Lokomotivo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lokomotivo manages to kick Vempula off! Vempula jumps back into Lokomotivo's guard.
Lokomotivo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vempula passes into half guard.
Vempula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vempula has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lokomotivo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lokomotivo is working hard here to advance position.
Vesa Vempula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vempula throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lokomotivo has his hands clasped together but Vempula breaks the hold and Lokomotivo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vempula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vesa Vempula!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is F'd up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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229 lbs
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250 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Mann is controlling him
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Wood missing with punches from the bottom.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wood tries to kick Mann off but Mann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mann throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
Mann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wood is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann scoring with some ground and pound.
Mann is in close to Wood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Wood is trying to keep Mann in close.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood wriggles free and stands up.
Wood digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
Mann needs to keep his hands up - Wood had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood looks to land a combination. Mann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wood - the referee stops the clock and Mann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wood. Mann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot by Wood.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mann.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Wood thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mike Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Mann's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BJ Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mann.
Mann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wood.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
BJ Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Wood.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mike Mann has been cut.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wood lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wood.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.
Mann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Mann takes one to the chin there.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Wood lands.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood lands a front kick.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mann fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Mike Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood jabs at Mann's body.
Mann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mann takes a step back to recover.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to de liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood jabs at Mann's body.
Wood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Mann stumbling back into the cage.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wood cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wood lands the left hand.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Mann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood lands with a nice combination. Mann backs away looking to recover.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Mann shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann'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.
Wood lands a head kick!
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wood cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Wood lands with an overhand left.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Wood both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Wood finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mann tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Mann looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann walks into a jab.
Wood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wood thows a body kick. Mann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Mann checks the leg kick.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Mann looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Mann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Mann persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from Wood lands but Mann takes it in his stride.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Wood scores with a head kick.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mann stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A cross from Wood lands.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands a high kick!
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Mann in the body.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mann backs up against the cage.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood feints and then cracks Mann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mann down.
Wood clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Wood lands a front kick.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood feints and then cracks Mann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mann down.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood pushes Mann away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann slips under a jab.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Mann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mann.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Wood dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood lands a front kick.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Mann closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice body kick.
Wood throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Wood lands a high kick!
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Wood cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Wood does no damage.
A solid body kick from Wood.
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.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mann looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mann has time to react.
Mann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wood.
Mann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Wood connects with a jab.
Wood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mann's calf.
Wood tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Jab from Wood.
Mann shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wood with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Wood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mann works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
BJ Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Mike Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood works Mann's body with a nice hook.
Wood lands a head kick. Mann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Wood lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Mann shoots in.
Wood pushes Mann away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Wood!
BJ Wood is the new heavyweight champion!
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