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GSF 17 It's Almost Christmas! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dead Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead Kennedy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dead Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thorne!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Kennedy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thorne hang on?
Thorne is working to get back to half guard.
Kennedy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kennedy lands a heavy elbow.
Kennedy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy working Thorne over with strikes here.
Kennedy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thorne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kennedy prevents Thorne from getting the reversal.
Kennedy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy pushes down on Thorne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working Thorne over with strikes.
Kennedy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kennedy wants to control but Thorne is keeping him busy.
Kennedy tries to pass to full mount but Thorne defends it.
Kennedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kennedy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thorne!
Kennedy looking for a guillotine from mount but Thorne is having none of it.
Thorne is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from Thorne to control.
Kennedy controlling the pace for now.
Kennedy blocks Thorne's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Thorne is trying to escape the mount.
Thorne tries to hold on but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorne is trying desperately to improve position.
Kennedy is landing with some decent strikes but Thorne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Kennedy.
Kennedy working for a guillotine from mount but Thorne is in no mood to give up.
Kennedy tries to control but Thorne wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kennedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorne manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorne working a defensive guard here.
Thorne has an active guard here but Kennedy has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kennedy in particular looking to stall.
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.
Thorne moves into full guard.
Thorne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorne's guard.
Thorne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorne is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorne is on top in guard.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorne wanted to stand there but Kennedy had control of the position.
Thorne wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Thorne is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorne stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Thorne wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kennedy is on top in guard.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Thorne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kennedy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thorne tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dead Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harder Than You Think- Public Enemy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonner throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonner.
Bonner throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Bonner counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Bonner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonner slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Stevie Bonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!
Bonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonner jabs at Henderson's body.
Henderson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonner lands a body shot.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eric Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonner throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Bonner.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Bonner moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonner.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonner connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bonner moves out of range.
Bonner misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a head kick.
Bonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonner tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonner takes one to the chin there.
Bonner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Bonner backpedaling.
Bonner staying out of range there.
Henderson throws a head kick that Bonner semi-blocks.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonner off the cage and back into rage.
Henderson throws a right hand that Bonner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonner also avoids with ease.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonner.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stevie Bonner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.
Bonner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevie Bonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Bonner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bonner moves out of range easily.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bonner moves out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Bonner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
letting Bonner counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Bonner misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bonner moves out of range easily.
Bonner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bonner moves out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson tries to clinch but Bonner moves away
and Bonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonner throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonner as he avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Bonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bonner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonner.
Bonner lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bonner moves out of range.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Bonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Stevie Bonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Henderson.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonner circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Bonner moves out of range.
Bonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonner looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonner misses the jab.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Bonner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Stevie Bonner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonner stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonner counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson forces Bonner back against the cage and clinches.
Bonner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonner blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonner can't break the clinch.
Bonner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonner thuds a left hand into Henderson's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Bonner throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson tries to clinch
and Bonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonner.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson lands a head kick. Bonner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Bonner.
Bonner blocks a head kick by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonner which made him look bad.
Bonner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Bonner misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Bonner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eric Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson scores with a head kick.
Henderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bonner moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner blocks a jab.
Bonner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Bonner misses its intended target.
Bonner walks into a jab.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Bonner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonner circles away.
Stevie Bonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Henderson.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bonner moves out of range easily.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eric Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bonner waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson lands a head kick!
Bonner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Bonner avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonner.
Henderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonner's head.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stevie Bonner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stevie Bonner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juicy Moistnipples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juicy Moistnipples!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moistnipples swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moistnipples throws a one two combo.
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Moistnipples misses.
Watt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moistnipples if he has to take too many more of those.
Moistnipples throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watt.
Moistnipples throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range.
No joy there for Moistnipples, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moistnipples swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moistnipples lands a jab.
Watt scores with a head kick.
It looks like Juicy Moistnipples has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moistnipples throws a body kick the misses
and Watt counters with a series of strikes. Moistnipples will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moistnipples is rocked!
A head kick by Watt - that's a beauty! Moistnipples is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Watt can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Watt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slick Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Brophy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slick Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Brophy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brophy has a takedown stuffed.
Kennedy swinging wilding here.
Brophy checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brophy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kennedy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brophy throwing strikes here but Kennedy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brophy looking to ground and pound but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy wants to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brophy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kennedy frees his head quite easily.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Brophy pushes him away.
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.
Brophy is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kennedy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kennedy shrugs it off.
Kennedy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brophy.
Brophy looks gassed!
Kennedy wants to hold on but Brophy pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Kennedy working to try and regain half guard.
Brophy looking to secure an arm triangle but Kennedy defends it well.
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy is working hard here to advance position.
Brophy looking to secure an arm triangle but Kennedy defends it well.
Brophy looking to finish with strikes here!
Brophy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kennedy is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kennedy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kennedy scoring with punches from side control.
Brophy is looking to regain half guard here but Kennedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Brophy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kennedy's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kennedy slips a nice elbow through Brophy's hands, connecting with Brophy's forehead.
Brophy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brophy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brophy looking for submissions off his back.
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. Kennedy connects with a nice short shot to Brophy's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Kennedy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brophy 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.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brophy preventing the sweep.
Kennedy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kennedy trying to strike off his back.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brophy slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennedy trying to hold on to Brophy's head to control him but Brophy postures up.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brophy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brophy won't be happy with that.
Brophy is trying to improve his position.
Brophy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kennedy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kennedy lands with some strikes.
Brophy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kennedy working Brophy over with strikes here.
Kennedy prevents Brophy from getting the reversal.
Brophy is in a horrible position here. Kennedy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kennedy prevents Brophy from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy landing shots from mount.
Brophy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kennedy unloading with bombs!
Kennedy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brophy is looking to get to half guard.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kennedy cracks Brophy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy trying to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brophy taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is looking to improve his position but Kennedy isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Kennedy.
Brophy wants to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Kennedy lands a heavy elbow.
Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brophy is bucking up trying to escape but Kennedy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kennedy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brophy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kennedy lands a big shot there that rocks Brophy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kennedy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kennedy working the ground and pound effectively.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Brophy is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brophy tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
Kennedy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kennedy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brophy gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brophy's head.
Brophy actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Kennedy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slick Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brophy is pushing down on Kennedy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kennedy is fighting to maintain full guard but Brophy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Brophy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brophy is looking for a kimura but Kennedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brophy to get the leverage.
Kennedy is trying to control but can't.
Brophy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Kennedy is refusing to be controlled, as Brophy sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brophy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brophy is looking for a kimura here.
Kennedy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brophy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brophy's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kennedy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brophy just trying to survive but Kennedy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kennedy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kennedy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kennedy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brophy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brophy for a finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kennedy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brophy is taking damage to the body and head.
Brophy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kennedy's guard. Nice work there by Brophy.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brophy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Brophy stands up from Kennedy's guard - Brophy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combo that has Brophy backing up. Brophy nods at Kennedy to acknowledge the strikes.
Kennedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kennedy misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Brophy controlling him for the moment.
Brophy throws a big right hand that misses.
Brophy stands up and waves to Kennedy to follow him.
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Brophy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy is looking to reverse the position.
Kennedy lands some shots froms side control.
Kennedy gets to mount! Brophy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brophy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount and Brophy is in trouble!
Kennedy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brophy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kennedy working over Brophy with some ground and pound. Brophy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brophy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt comes to the cage accompanied by Sweep the Leg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Hatt moved away.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Hatt's leg but Hatt calmly moves out of range.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Hatt pushes him off.
Hatt throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatt avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes knocks Hatt to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Hatt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatt is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Hatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hatt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatt has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes trying to control but Hatt is working from the bottom.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hatt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes stays in close to Hatt's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnes doesn't defend quickly enough and Hatt has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hatt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sir Topham Hatt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalan Na Songkhla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalan Na Songkhla struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Khalan Na Songkhla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khalan Na Songkhla!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Na Songkhla lands a head kick. Wilkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Todd Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins gets the takedown into side control.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Na Songkhla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Na Songkhla is trying to get back to his feet.
Wilkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Na Songkhla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Na Songkhla is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wilkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet but Wilkins drags him back down.
Na Songkhla looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Na Songkhla tries to escape but Wilkins is in control.
Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Na Songkhla wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Na Songkhla sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilkins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Na Songkhla misses.
A head kick misses from Na Songkhla.
Wilkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Na Songkhla throws out the jab.
Wilkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Wilkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Na Songkhla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Na Songkhla is defending well.
Wilkins prevents Na Songkhla from escaping the position.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Na Songkhla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Na Songkhla tries to escape but Wilkins is in control.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Na Songkhla keeps working.
Na Songkhla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins digs a good body shot into Na Songkhla's ribs.
Wilkins has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Na Songkhla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Na Songkhla tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Wilkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Na Songkhla shows good takedown defense.
Na Songkhla scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkins takes a swing at Na Songkhla's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Na Songkhla. No joy for Wilkins on that attempt.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Na Songkhla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Wilkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Na Songkhla which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Na Songkhla is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Na Songkhla is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkins sits in half guard.
Wilkins stops Na Songkhla from getting back to his feet.
Wilkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Na Songkhla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Na Songkhla keeps working.
Wilkins tries to move to mount but Na Songkhla blocks the move with his legs.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Na Songkhla keeps working.
Na Songkhla is trying to buck Wilkins off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilkins trying to control the action but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Todd Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Na Songkhla bucks up and tries to throw Wilkins off but instead Wilkins has got his back!
Wilkins lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Wilkins.
Wilkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla is trying to get back to his feet but Wilkins has full control of the position and if anything, Na Songkhla has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wilkins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet.
Na Songkhla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wilkins gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Na Songkhla's body.
Na Songkhla looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wilkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Todd Wilkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Na Songkhla.
Khalan Na Songkhla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Na Songkhla is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkins.
Wilkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Na Songkhla dodges it nicely.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Na Songkhla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Na Songkhla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura but Na Songkhla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilkins to get the leverage.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Na Songkhla wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Wilkins controlling from mount.
Wilkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Na Songkhla is having none of it.
Na Songkhla is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wilkins has isolated one of Na Songkhla's arms. Na Songkhla looking to fight him off but Wilkins twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hal Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible by Disturbed. Zulu has chosen Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz as his entrance music. Hal Gibson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mykal Zulu's chin.
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Zulu.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zulu as Gibson shoots in.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zulu scores with a jab. Gibson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gibson moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Gibson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Zulu feints a jab and as Gibson dips his head, Zulu unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gibson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gibson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Zulu smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mykal Zulu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roundius throws a series of punches but Dumonte avoids them all with ease.
Dumonte lands a nice shot to the body.
Roundius tries to bum rush Dumonte with a series of wild strikes but Dumonte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dumonte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dumonte misses with a series of wild punches.
Dumonte waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Roundius.
Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roundius.
Dumonte misses with a two punch combination.
Dumonte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Incredius Roundius has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roundius throws a right hand that Dumonte ducks under and follows up with a left that Dumonte also avoids with ease.
Roundius walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumonte ducks under a wild hook from Roundius.
Roundius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dumonte.
A telegraphed right hand from Dumonte misses the target.
Roundius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dumonte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roundius throws a nice looking combination but Dumonte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roundius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dumonte counters with a two punch combo.
Roundius looks gassed!
Roundius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dumonte.
Roundius misses with a looping left.
Roundius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dumonte throws a nice looking combination but Roundius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roundius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roundius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roundius misses with a combination
and Dumonte counters with a stiff right hand.
Roundius misses with a looping left.
Roundius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roundius is rocked!
Roundius is holding his hands too far apart here. Dumonte throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Roundius is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Dumonte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whats Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whats Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nutz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nutz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orton, who protects the arm well.
Nutz staying calm.
Orton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orton is looking for a sweep.
Nutz staying calm.
Orton tries to bench press Nutz off him but Nutz keeps the position.
Orton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nutz's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Nutz! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Orton has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Whats Nutz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Mears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that George St Pierre has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George St Pierre seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dusty Mears!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mears lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mears.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Mears.
St Pierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Mears.
St Pierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mears ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre not doing much here.
Mears manages to escape and get back to his feet!
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mears works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Pierre is working Mears over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mears wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him.
Mears throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre postures up in Mears's guard and throws a big left but Mears blocks it.
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.
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre tests Mears's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by Mears.
St Pierre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dusty Mears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mears walks into a left hand.
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mears.
Mears is rocked!
Good exchange - Mears coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mears throws an overhand right that lands on St Pierre's shoulder, as St Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
Mears misses with a body shot.
Mears throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mears!
Mears is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mears looks gassed!
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
Mears is trying to stand up.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre cracks Mears with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
St Pierre is landing with some decent strikes but Mears is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
St Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mears's face.
St Pierre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre breaks from Mears's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre 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.
No joy there for Mears, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dusty Mears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mears throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Pierre counters with a series of strikes that sends Mears to the canvas! St Pierre follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Mears is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mears seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mears is trying to stand up here but St Pierre is controlling him well.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mears is breathing heavily.
St Pierre works his way into full mount!
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre landing punches.
Mears is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Mears is in trouble!
St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre landing shots from mount.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mears?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Mears but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
St Pierre connects with a bit shot that sees Mears covering up! More strikes from St Pierre and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! St Pierre is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre retains his welterweight title!
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