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CFC 76: Timeless PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Georges has chosen Sandsnake by Skream & Cluekid as his entrance music. Pierre St Georges has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Polk's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from St Georges crashes against the mat.
St Georges throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St Georges is looking to take a break and control but Polk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polk being controlled for a moment.
St Georges misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
St Georges throws a strike aimed at the side of Polk's head but Polk avoids it well.
St Georges looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Polk is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Polk, who protects the arm well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Georges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Polk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polk looks to land a combination. St Georges sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Pierre St Georges has been cut.
A jab from Polk misses.
St Georges tries for a takedown but Polk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polk throws an overhand right that lands on St Georges's shoulder, as St Georges tries to avoid the shot.
Polk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Georges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Georges wants to control from the top but Polk keeps moving.
Polk controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk is trying to control the position but St Georges postures up.
St Georges looking to pass the guard.
Polk wants to get back to his feet but St Georges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Polk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Georges is stalling in the full guard.
St Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Polk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polk looks to land a left hand but St Georges moved out of range nicely.
Polk throws a body punch but St Georges moves out of range.
Polk looks to land a combination but St Georges avoids it well.
St Georges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Polk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polk is keeping the position for now.
Polk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Georges postures up in Polk's guard and throws a big left but Polk blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St Georges, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Georges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polk's guard.
St Georges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Georges on the ground.
St Georges lands a couple of elbows.
St Georges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Georges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Polk throws a right hand that St Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that St Georges also avoids with ease.
St Georges tries for a takedown but Polk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Georges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Polk is refusing to be controlled, as St Georges sits in half guard.
St Georges prevents Polk from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Polk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polk tries to kick St Georges off but St Georges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Polk is looking to get back to is feet but St Georges passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Georges wants to control but Polk is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Polk's guard.
St Georges wants to pass the guard but Polk is keeping the position.
St Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk keeping full guard, as St Georges tries to pass.
St Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from St Georges.
Polk is not content to let St Georges control the position.
St Georges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk is squirming around, avoiding St Georges's attempts to control the action.
St Georges cracks Polk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
St Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Georges prevents Polk from getting the reversal.
St Georges looking to control but Polk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Georges moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Polk has worked his arm free - good work by Polk!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Polk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Polk is trying to control St Georges's posture but St Georges avoids it.
St Georges trying to control the position but Polk is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Georges shoots in for a takedown but Polk shows good takedown defense.
St Georges misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Polk as St Georges shoots in.
St Georges shoots in and drives through. Polk sprawls well.
James Polk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St Georges.
Polk lands a right hook to the body.
Polk misses with a hook.
Polk misses with a straight right.
Polk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Georges moves away.
Polk lands the left hand.
Polk scores with a body shot.
Polk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Polk misses its intended target.
Polk works over St Georges's head and body with a nice combination.
Polk throws a right hand that St Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that St Georges also avoids with ease.
St Georges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polk as he avoids it easily.
Polk lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Georges gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges throws a head punch that misses.
St Georges throws a head punch that misses.
St Georges taking a breather.
St Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Polk is looking to break free of the clinch but St Georges has double underhooks.
St Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polk lands with a straight right. St Georges didn't see that one coming.
Polk misses with a double jab.
St Georges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Georges working over Polk with some ground and pound. Polk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Polk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
St Georges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Georges throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk pushes St Georges off and gets back to his feet.
St Georges shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for St Georges with that takedown attempt.
St Georges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polk tries to avoid it but St Georges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polk to the ground. Polk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polk looks to land a combination but St Georges avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Polk.
St Georges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polk's waist but Polk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Georges off to one side.
St Georges tries to clinch but Polk is having none of it.
St Georges has a takedown stuffed.
St Georges closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Georges lands with a light punch inside.
St Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polk backwards.
St Georges breaks the clinch.
Polk misses with a looping right.
Polk stuffs the takedown attempt from St Georges. St Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
St Georges on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polk misses with a wild combination.
St Georges changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Polk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Georges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Georges throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Polk is trying to get back to his feet.
St Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polk keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk tries to strike but it doesn't land.
James Polk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polk dodges the ground and pound from St Georges.
St Georges in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
St Georges trying to control the position but Polk is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by St Georges.
Pierre St Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Georges clinches up against the cage.
St Georges breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Polk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Georges 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranma Saotome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Saotome fails to land with a series of punches.
Saotome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saotome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Saotome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Saotome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Saotome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saotome looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saotome slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saotome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saotome is tying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saotome prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Saotome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saotome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Saotome tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saotome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Saotome shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Saotome shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saotome is working away from the top position though.
Saotome is working for a submission of some sort.
Saotome is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Saotome is controlling him well.
Saotome seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Saotome is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Saotome is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saotome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saotome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saotome trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Taylor throws Saotome to one side and escapes!
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Saotome shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Saotome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Saotome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saotome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
Saotome uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saotome works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saotome's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saotome controlling well, preventing Taylor from escaping the position.
Saotome patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Taylor prevents Saotome from getting a body triangle.
Saotome is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saotome is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 Ranma Saotome will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saotome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Saotome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Saotome moves out of range easily.
Saotome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Saotome persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Saotome shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Saotome's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saotome fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Saotome scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saotome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saotome wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Saotome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor avoids the attempt from Saotome to control.
Saotome is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saotome is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taylor tries to control but Saotome wriggling away.
Saotome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor tries to control but Saotome wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saotome is trying desperately to improve position.
Saotome is working hard here to advance position.
Saotome manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saotome tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Saotome trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saotome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saotome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor is controlling an arm, preventing Saotome from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ranma Saotome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saotome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Saotome wants to take Taylor's back here but Taylor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saotome moves to the back position.
Saotome working for a choke but Taylor is defending well.
Saotome looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saotome tries to keep control of the position but Taylor is staying busy.
Saotome looking to break Taylor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taylor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saotome will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taylor showing good submission defense here.
Taylor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Saotome is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranma Saotome dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor throws a right hand that Saotome ducks under and follows up with a left that Saotome also avoids with ease.
Saotome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Saotome shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor works Saotome's body with a nice hook.
Ranma Saotome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saotome takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Saotome on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor swinging wilding here.
Saotome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saotome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saotome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Saotome control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to roll over but Saotome keeps him under control.
Taylor is staying active underneath Saotome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saotome seems to be looking for submissions.
Saotome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saotome.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saotome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saotome is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Taylor is trying to escape and Saotome transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Taylor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Saotome! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ranma Saotome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quer Tajik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssef Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadji has chosen The National Anthem of Morocco as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quer Tajik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Youssef Hadji!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadji misses with a few strikes there.
Tajik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tajik wants to take a breather but Hadji is having none of it.
Tajik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tajik thows a huge punch but Hadji dodges it nicely.
Hadji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tajik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tajik's back!
Tajik is in bad spot here.
Tajik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Tajik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tajik is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hadji lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Tajik right now.
Hadji doesn't have the hooks in and Tajik manages to turn into his guard.
Hadji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tajik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hadji looks gassed!
Hadji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tajik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tajik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tajik distracts Hadji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tajik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tajik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tajik with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajik trying to control but Hadji is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tajik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Hadji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hadji swings for the body but Tajik moves out of range.
Tajik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hadji connects with a crisp jab.
Hadji throws a right hand that Tajik ducks under and follows up with a left that Tajik also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tajik.
Tajik connects with a jab.
Hadji slips under a jab.
Tajik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tajik lands with a straight right. Hadji didn't see that one coming.
Tajik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tajik working the body and head with strikes.
Tajik is chipping away with strikes.
Tajik lands some shots froms side control.
Tajik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tajik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hadji sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tajik trying to control the position but Hadji is working away.
Hadji is trying to get back to half guard.
Hadji dodges the ground and pound from Tajik.
Tajik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hadji sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Tajik. That snapped Hadji's head back.
Hadji ducks under a wild hook from Tajik.
Hadji slips under a jab from Tajik.
Tajik gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quer Tajik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tajik throws a nice looking combination but Hadji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quer Tajik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hadji. No joy for Tajik on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Tajik or perhaps it was just good defense by Hadji which made him look bad.
Hadji throws a hook to the side of Tajik's head but Tajik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hadji ducks under a wild hook from Tajik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tajik.
Tajik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quer Tajik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji ducks right into an uppercut from Tajik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tajik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hadji to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Quer Tajik has been cut.
Tajik connects with the punch.
Tajik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hadji looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadji, not yet.
Hadji will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Tajik trying to control but Hadji is working from the bottom.
Tajik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji looking for a guillotine here but Tajik defends easily.
Tajik throwing strikes from guard but Hadji blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A lazy left from Tajik finds it's target.
Quer Tajik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tajik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hadji.
Tajik misses with a few strikes there.
Hadji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tajik.
Tajik missing with a left hand there. Hadji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadji drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hadji is breathing heavily.
Tajik 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.
Tajik looking to control.
Tajik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadji is one step ahead there.
Tajik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadji preventing the sweep.
Hadji trying to control the position from guard on top but Tajik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tajik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadji is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tajik is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tajik doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadji circles away.
Hadji tries for a takedown but Tajik circles away easily
and Tajik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hadji's guard.
Tajik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadji pulls Tajik in close to his closed guard and prevents Tajik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tajik is in close to Hadji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hadji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Quer Tajik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quer Tajik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tajik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tajik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hadji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tajik.
Hadji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tajik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tajik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hadji's hands.
Tajik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hadji manages to avoid it.
Tajik lands a slapping body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hadji.
Tajik throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hadji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hadji working the body and head with strikes.
Tajik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tajik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji tries to stand and escape but Tajik is controlling the position.
Tajik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tajik wants to sweep but no luck.
Tajik wants to hit a switch here but Hadji passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tajik there!
Hadji looking to control but Tajik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tajik looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tajik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Youssef Hadji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hadji tightening his grip on Tajik, looking for the choke.
Tajik 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 Hadji gets his way!
Tajik breaks Hadji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tajik is in close to Hadji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tajik postures up in Hadji's guard and throws a big left but Hadji blocks it.
Tajik trying to control but Hadji is working from the bottom.
Tajik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hadji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tajik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajik scoring with some ground and pound.
Tajik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tajik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tajik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hadji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tajik with a poor takedown
and Hadji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hadji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tajik counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tajik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hadji!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tajik breaks from Hadji's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tajik lands a big elbow.
Tajik cracks Hadji with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tajik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tajik looking to finish Hadji with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hadji!
Hadji is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tajik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hadji is still in real trouble! Can Tajik finish him?
Tajik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tajik working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hadji really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tajik lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Tajik.
Quer Tajik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tajik lands a big shot there that rocks Hadji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quer Tajik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tajik, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quer Tajik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanitha Muralitharan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muralitharan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Sri Lankan National Anthem. Tom Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sanitha Muralitharan's chin.
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215 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sanitha Muralitharan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muralitharan shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Muralitharan.
Nice uppercut there from Muralitharan.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muralitharan.
Muralitharan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Sanitha Muralitharan has been cut.
Muralitharan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muralitharan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muralitharan looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Muralitharan. Muralitharan gets slowly back to his feet.
Muralitharan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle, before Jones throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Muralitharan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jones lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tom Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dork Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Slaughterhouse-WoodStock as his entrance music. Jake Franklin 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dork Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Dork Fish has been cut.
Fish shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Fish tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
Franklin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dork Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish slips a straight right by Franklin.
Fish lands a nice shot that snaps Franklin's head back.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklin looks gassed!
Franklin takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin ducks straight into an uppercut from Fish and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Franklin maanges to regain guard straight away.
Franklin is rocked!
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can Fish finish him?
Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish 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.
Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish stops Franklin from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fish slips under a jab.
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.
Fish misses with the combination.
Franklin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fish finds it's way round the side to connect with Franklin's head.
Franklin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Fish finds it's way through Franklin's defenses.
Franklin connects with a single shot there.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Fish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franklin has time to react.
Fish lands with a cross.
Fish 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Fish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fish stops Franklin from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Franklin's guard.
Fish pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Fish is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Fish seems to be looking for submissions.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Fish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franklin tries to kick Fish off but Fish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fish seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fish connects with a solid leg kick.
Fish throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franklin or not.
Fish manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dork Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dork Fish'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.
Fish connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franklin's hands.
Fish cracks Franklin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Fish.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish fails to pull guard.
Franklin blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fish.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fish shoots in looking for a takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl out of it but Fish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish with a hook.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fish.
Franklin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish clinches.
Fish breaks the clinch.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dork Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dork Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fish forces his way into half guard.
Fish wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Franklin is trying to stand up here but Fish is controlling him well.
Fish works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fish has hold of Franklin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franklin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
Fish is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Fish's body position as best he can.
Franklin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Franklin tries to hold on but Fish pushes him away.
Fish looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fish looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish working for a guillotine from mount but Franklin is in no mood to give up.
Franklin regains half guard.
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish wants to free his trapped foot but Franklin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklin is trying to stand up here but Fish is controlling him well.
Fish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franklin tries to kick Fish off but Fish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin is trying to stand back up but Fish is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dork Fish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dork Fish's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish scores with a nice head shot.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fish passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Franklin!
Fish looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franklin just holding on.
Fish is working for a guillotine from mount but Franklin frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish goes for an armbar but Franklin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Fish won't let him.
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franklin wants to stand but Fish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jake Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Dork Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franklin wants to stand but Fish is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fish's guard.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin wanted to stand there but Fish had control of the position.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Franklin stopping the sweep attempt from Fish.
Fish working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
Fish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fish's guard.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fish has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Franklin stands and steps away. Fish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Fish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dork Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin kicks Fish off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin scores with a punch to the head.
Fish shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Fish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dork Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fish 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dork Fish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David King!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazama staying out of range there.
King lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kazama sprawling to the canvas. King follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kazama hang on?
Kazama is rocked!
Kazama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kazama.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
King pushing down on Kazama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Kazama is defending well.
Kazama tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Kazama trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazama is retaining full guard.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kazama holds on and takes a little breather.
King looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama 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.
Kazama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazama is on top in guard.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazama controls the pace.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazama manages to get himself to full guard.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand but Kazama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazama slips under a jab from King.
Kazama lands with a right hand.
Kazama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kazama connects with a looping right hand.
King throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Kazama takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Akira Kazama has been cut.
King throws a nice looking combination but Kazama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazama staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama staying out of range there.
Kazama takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a hook to the side of Kazama's head but Kazama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a looping overhand right but Kazama ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a hook but Kazama blocks it.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King looks to land a right hand but Kazama moved out of range.
Kazama avoids the head kick by King.
King clobbers Kazama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King drops Kazama with a nice combination! King dives into Kazama's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Kazama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazama keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazama seems to have got his legs back now.
King preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kazama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
King misses with a double jab.
King misses with an uppercut.
Kazama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King trying to control but Kazama postures up.
King tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Kazama works his way into side control.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazama cracks King with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama staying calm.
Kazama working away.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King misses with a straight right.
Kazama throws a big shot that misses.
Kazama slips a jab and a cross from King.
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.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King dips to his left and cracks Kazama with an uppercut!
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King is breathing heavily.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazama 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.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazama's guard.
King takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
King preventing the sweep.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama is controlling King's posture.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazama has wrist control.
King trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
King is looking to advance position but Kazama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazama has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazama trying to control but King is having none of it.
King wants to get back to his feet.
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.
A nice elbow there by Kazama.
Kazama prevents King from getting the reversal.
Kazama looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazama controlling the pace for now.
King taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kazama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kazama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazama moves into the clinch.
Kazama misses with a hook from the clinch.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazama wants a takedown.
King tries to break the clinch but Kazama is controlling the position.
Kazama lands with a right to the head.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazama has double underhooks.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kazama wants a takedown.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazama has him pressed against the cage.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King can't break the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Kazama has him pressed against the cage.
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Kazama tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
David King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws a lazy right hand but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Kazama.
Kazama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King scores with a one two! Kazama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a double jab
and Kazama counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King wants to sweep here but Kazama controlling him for the moment.
Kazama stands up from King's guard - Kazama perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazama doesn't seem phased though.
Kazama shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazama.
King looks to throw the jab but Kazama is out of range.
King misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazama.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazama's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
King wants to control but Kazama is keeping busy.
Kazama prevents King from standing back up.
King tries to kick Kazama off in order to stand up. Kazama Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
King trying to remain calm as Kazama controls from the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazama looking to control and managing it successfully.
King wants to control but Kazama is having none of it.
King is squirming around, avoiding Kazama's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazama 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyde Vamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Krasnoperov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krasnoperov has chosen Kashmir - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hyde Vamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andriy Krasnoperov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnoperov tries to bum rush Vamp with a series of wild strikes but Vamp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krasnoperov lands with a hook. Vamp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Hyde Vamp has been cut.
Krasnoperov misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Krasnoperov.
Krasnoperov throws a combination. Vamp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnoperov looks to land a combination but Vamp avoids it well.
Vamp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krasnoperov.
Hyde Vamp's cut is getting worse.
Vamp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krasnoperov manages to avoid it.
Krasnoperov drops Vamp with a left right combo! Krasnoperov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Vamp is not content to let Krasnoperov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vamp wants to get back to his feet but Krasnoperov is dominant here and he's now got Vamp's back!
Even with his hooks in, Krasnoperov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnoperov wants to control but Vamp is keeping busy.
Can Vamp hold on?! Krasnoperov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hyde Vamp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vamp covering up well under a series of strikes from Krasnoperov.
Krasnoperov is throwing shots to the body but Vamp manages to wriggle free. Krasnoperov pounces on him again and ends up in Vamp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vamp pushes Krasnoperov off and gets back to his feet.
Vamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krasnoperov.
Vamp walks into a jab.
Jeez, Hyde Vamp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krasnoperov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hyde Vamp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andriy Krasnoperov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier has chosen Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Russo slips nicely into half guard.
Russo prevents Cormier from standing back up.
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russo's head.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
Corey Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russo's hands.
Russo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Russo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier lands a head shot.
Russo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cormier stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo tries for a takedown but Cormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Cormier is looking to slow Russo down with leg kicks.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Cormier both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier drops Russo with a beautiful combination! Russo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cormier is looking for the KO!
Russo is rocked!
Donato Russo's cut is getting worse.
Cormier lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Russo is looking to close the distance but Cormier sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Russo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Russo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Corey Cormier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt.
Sol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sol.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch up but Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
Sol lands a jab to the head.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like YB Sol has been cut.
Machine waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sol.
Sol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Meat Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Sol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Machine catches Sol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sol loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Sol is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Sol shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machine jabs Sol right on the nose. Sol blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol misses with the combination.
Meat Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sol ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Sol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sol. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Machine throws a hook but Sol blocks it.
Machine misses with a hook. Sol ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol misses the target.
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.
Sol tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Sol misses with an uppercut.
Machine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sol's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sol as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Machine there.
Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine digs a right hand into Sol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sol's gas tank.
Machine gets underhooks to prevent Sol's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
YB Sol's cut is getting worse.
Sol is breathing heavily.
Sol tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sol staying out of range there.
Sol scores with a hook.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine clinches up with Sol and pushes him back against the cage.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Sol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machine slips a jab from Sol.
Sol misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol misses with a looping left.
Machine scores with a punch to the head.
Machine scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine takes a swing at Sol's ribcage but misses.
Sol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sol at a distance.
Sol circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Machine misses.
Machine misses with a body shot
and Sol counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine pushes Sol off and gets back to his feet.
Sol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Sol misses the jab.
Machine cracks Sol on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sol falls backwards against the cage. Machine follows up with more strikes that drop Sol to his knees. Machine keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sol! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Machine!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush has chosen Tom Sawyer - Rush as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Rush throws a low kick, looking for Balls's leg but Balls calmly moves out of range.
Rush stuffs the takedown attempt from Balls. Balls gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush lands a body shot.
Rush connects with a solid leg kick.
Rush throws a leg kick but Balls checks it.
Balls gets the takedown into side control.
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is trying to improve his position.
Balls is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balls lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Balls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rush wants to control but Balls postures up.
Balls fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Balls is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balls throwing strikes but Rush manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush trying to control the position but Balls is working away.
Rush controls the position.
Rush avoids the strikes from the bottom by Balls.
You can see the frustration on Balls's face as Rush controls the position.
Balls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balls keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rush just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush trying to control the position but Balls is working away.
Rush cracks Balls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balls trying to control but Rush flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Balls tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesper Rush will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balls scores with a jab to the body.
Rush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away.
Rush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balls throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush misses with a wild combination.
Rush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rush throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
Good leg kick by Rush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rush scores with the left hand. Balls knows he should have avoided that one.
Rush motions for Balls to come forward. Rush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balls checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rush.
Rush's corner calls for a 1-2. Rush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balls cracks a nice hook into Rush's ribs.
Balls slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
No luck for Balls with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls throws an overhand right that lands on Rush's shoulder, as Rush tries to avoid the shot.
Rush swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Rush misses the jab.
Rush scores with a leg kick.
Balls throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rush throws a chopping leg kick but Balls manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balls has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rush finds it's way round the side to connect with Balls's head.
Rush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balls.
Balls misses with a leg kick
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balls is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Balls! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesper Rush!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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