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SFC 29 - VVB vs Aeacuson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raddick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Olenik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's entrance music is ill bill - war is my destiny. A fine choice. Olenik has chosen remix by rout as his entrance music. Raddick Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raddick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanner Olenik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olenik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Olenik wants to control but Jenkins passes into side.
Olenik tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jenkins blocks Olenik's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Olenik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Olenik has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jenkins has the hooks in. Olenik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jenkins is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Olenik taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jenkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raddick Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Djonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying X's choice of entrance music: Remember the name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Djonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rellik X!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djonson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
X feints and as Djonson raises his hands in defense, X changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
X controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
X has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Djonson is proving hard to escape from.
X looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
X throwing strikes from guard but Djonson blocks nicely.
X drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and X jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Djonson managing to control the position.
Djonson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Djonson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
Djonson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Djonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so X counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
X's corner is telling him to maintain position.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
Djonson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Djonson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
X trying to control but Djonson is working from the bottom.
X trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
X preventing the sweep.
X throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Djonson gets the takedown into side control.
X is looking for a sweep.
X gets back to half guard.
X wants to control but Djonson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
X tries to get to full guard but Djonson has control of the leg.
Djonson moves nicely into side control.
Djonson wants to control but X is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
X is looking for a sweep.
X is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Djonson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
X looks gassed!
Djonson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Djonson cracks X with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Djonson with shots to the head and body - X looks very uncomfortable down there.
Djonson looking to control but X is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Djonson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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.
X tries to reverse the position but Djonson maintains control.
Djonson trying to control but X is having none of it.
X tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Djonson looking to finish X with some ground and pound. This is bad for X!
Djonson breaks from X's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Djonson looking to control but X is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
X is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Djonson is landing with some decent strikes but X is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
X tries to get back to half guard but can't.
X is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Djonson looking to control but X is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rellik X will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
X tries to clinch up but Djonson circles away and keeps his distance.
Djonson misses with a takedown attempt
and X counters with a single leg into guard. Djonson didn't expect that.
Djonson wants to sweep but no luck.
Djonson is trying to control the position but X postures up.
X stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djonson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
X postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
X working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
Djonson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
X slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
X is pressing down on Djonson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
X keeping moving, preventing Djonson from controlling successfully.
Djonson slips nicely into half guard.
Djonson is pressing down on X's thigh, looking to free his foot. X is holding on for now.
Djonson is looking to take a break and control but X is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
X gets full guard.
Djonson looking to sit in guard and control but X gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Djonson is on top in guard.
X is striking but Djonson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Rellik X has got the better of the ground game so far.
Djonson is thwarting X's attempts to control the position.
X wants to improve his position but Djonson is controlling well.
Djonson is tying to control. X wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Djonson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
X blocking the ground and pound attempt from Djonson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
X is pressing down on Djonson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
X looking for a sweep. Not yet X, not yet.
Djonson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
X 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.
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.
X is breathing heavily.
Djonson forces his way into half guard.
Djonson is trying to control the action in half guard but X is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Djonson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
X is looking to improve his position.
X looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rellik X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
X moves in looking to clinch but Djonson pushes him off.
Djonson tries for a takedown but X circles away easily
and X counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
Djonson is adopting a defensive guard.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djonson keeping full guard, as X tries to pass.
Djonson wants to stand up but X is controlling him.
X stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djonson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
X takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
X postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Djonson misses with a takedown attempt
and X counters with a single leg into guard. Djonson didn't expect that.
Djonson keeping full guard, as X tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
X pushes down on Djonson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djonson moves into full guard.
Djonson looking to hit a scissor sweep but X is one step ahead there.
Djonson trying to keep a closed guard but X is proving a slippery customer.
X scoring with punches to the head and body.
X wants to control from the top but Djonson keeps moving.
Djonson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Djonson tries to get out of the position.
X won't allow Djonson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
X tries to free his leg and advance position but Djonson is retaining full guard.
X postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Djonson with a poor takedown
and X moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Djonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djonson gets control of X's arms and successfully pulls guard. Djonson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
X working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
X trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
X throws and elbow that misses. Djonson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in X's guard. Nice move by Djonson!
Djonson stopping the sweep attempt from X.
X can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Djonson controls the pace.
Djonson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
X looking for a sweep. Not yet X, not yet.
X keeping moving, preventing Djonson from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Djonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and X counters by clinching up.
X gets underhooks to prevent Djonson's takedown attempt.
X gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Djonson.
Djonson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djonson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Djonson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Djonson is trying to stall.
Mark Djonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
X drags the fight down to the ground.
Djonson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
X is trying to keep Djonson in close.
X manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rellik X comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well X has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rellik X!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacy Morton (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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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacy Morton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morton as he jumps to the side.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Morton throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morton.
Morton stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Richardson or perhaps it was just good defense by Morton which made him look bad.
Morton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Liam Richardson has been cut.
Richardson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacy Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morton lands a left and a right that sends Richardson crashing to the canvas! Morton dives into mount looking to finish!
Richardson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Richardson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Richardson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacy Morton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me. Arlovski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Onward To Victory By Icepick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Davids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids digs a good hook to Arlovski's body.
Arlovski works over Davids's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ruud Davids has been cut.
Davids darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Davids thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
Davids missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski pushes Davids off and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davids counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arlovski!
Arlovski looks gassed!
The referee warns Arlovski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Davids won't let Arlovski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Davids trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davids lands with some strikes.
Arlovski is trying to stand up.
Davids with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Davids.
Davids postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arlovski looks a forlorn figure.
Davids won't let Arlovski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Davids with the ground and pound from mount.
Davids fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davids fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davids scoring with strikes but Arlovski is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davids landing strikes from the mount.
Davids working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Arlovski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Davids! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ruud Davids!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Romonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Schalk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Romonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Schalk!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romonov swinging wilding here.
Romonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romonov tries for a takedown but Schalk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schalk tries to clinch there but Romonov circles away.
Schalk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schalk.
Schalk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Travis Schalk has been cut.
Schalk seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Romonov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Schalk is backing up but Romonov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Schalk covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Romonov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Romonov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Buil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Georges has chosen I'm no superman (lazlo bane- scrubs theme) as his entrance music. Pierre St Georges will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sidney Buil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Buil.
It looks like Pierre St Georges has been cut.
Buil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Georges is looking to clinch.
Buil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Buil fights it but they end up in guard.
St Georges trying to control but Buil is working from the bottom.
Buil had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. St Georges is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Buil Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take St Georges's back instead.
St Georges defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Buil's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
St Georges tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
St Georges holds of for dear life.
St Georges sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Georges is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Buil pulls his head out easily.
St Georges manages to get to full guard.
St Georges wants to get back to his feet but Buil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Georges looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Buil has picked St Georges up and slammed him! St Georges can't keep hold of the triangle and Buil manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on St Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buil decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Buil misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buil misses with a double jab
and St Georges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Buil!
Buil tries to hold on but St Georges pushes him away.
Buil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buil is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
St Georges is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Buil has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Buil!
Buil postures up.
St Georges has control of Buil's left arm, preventing Buil from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges 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.
Buil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buil falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Georges moves into the clinch.
Buil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Georges controlling the action here for a moment.
St Georges tries to stall but Buil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buil gets underhooks to prevent St Georges's takedown attempt.
Buil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Georges lands an uppercut.
Buil tries to break the clinch but St Georges is controlling the position.
Buil takes an elbow to the temple.
St Georges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buil pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre St Georges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Georges wants to clinch up but Buil keeps it at a distance.
Buil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Buil.
Buil throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Georges moves into the clinch.
Buil takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sidney Buil has been cut.
St Georges changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buil misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buil throws a right and a left that St Georges avoids nicely.
St Georges moves into the clinch successfully.
St Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Georges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buil tries to break the clinch but St Georges is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from St Georges.
St Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Georges landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Georges tries for a takedown but Buil manages to get underhooks.
Sidney Buil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St Georges.
Buil has had enough of the clinch but St Georges keeps him there for the moment.
St Georges keeps control of Buil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Georges tries to land a knee to the head but Buil blocks with his arms.
Buil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Georges keeps control of Buil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Georges tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buil manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Buil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buil gets to his feet. St Georges looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buil throws a looping overhand right but St Georges ducks down to avoid it.
Buil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Georges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Georges tries to clinch up but Buil circles away and keeps his distance.
St Georges fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pierre St Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Georges looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Buil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buil is looking for a triangle here but St Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
St Georges tries to score with some ground and pound. Buil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
St Georges wants to take a breather but Buil manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for St Georges.
St Georges passes into half guard.
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.
St Georges is trying to work for a kimura but Buil is defending well.
Buil wants to get back to his feet.
St Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Buil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Georges stops Buil from getting back to his feet.
Buil is defending against the submission attempts here by St Georges.
St Georges is keen to just control but Buil is a slippery customer.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
St Georges is looking to clinch but Buil is avoiding it.
Buil stuffs the takedown.
St Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buil scores with a sloppy right hand. St Georges should have avoided that one.
Buil jabs St Georges right on the nose. St Georges blinks but takes it well.
St Georges slips a straight right by Buil.
St Georges has Buil up against the cage in a clinch.
St Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
St Georges wants to stall.
St Georges lands an elbow that stopped Buil in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges looking for a takedown.
Buil breaks the clinch.
Buil throws a combination that misses
and St Georges counters with a takedown into side control.
Buil pushes St Georges away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St Georges gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
St Georges trying to control the position but Buil is working away.
St Georges stands up and beckons Buil to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Georges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Georges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Buil!
St Georges throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buil because St Georges loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buil is desperately trying to improve his position but St Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St Georges trying to control but Buil is having none of it.
St Georges stands up from mount. Strange move.
Buil throws a hook to the side of St Georges's head but St Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Georges circles away quickly and effectively.
St Georges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sidney Buil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St Georges.
Buil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buil throws out a loose jab but St Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Georges moves in looking to clinch but Buil pushes him off.
Buil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
St Georges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buil misses with a double jab
and St Georges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pierre St Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Georges trying to control from Buil's half guard. Buil has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
St Georges gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buil keeps the fight on the outside.
St Georges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sidney Buil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Georges moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buil throws a shot from downtown. St Georges moves away and avoids it.
St Georges shoots in but Buil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre St Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Georges winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Marr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Dean's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Dean!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean lands with a cross.
Marr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is trying to control but can't.
Dean tries to roll over but Marr keeps him under control.
Marr controlling the action here.
Marr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dean trying to hold on to Marr's head to control him but Marr postures up.
Marr controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marr tries to pass to full mount but Dean defends it.
Dean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dean is looking for a sweep. Marr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marr is controlling the pace.
Marr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dean defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dean is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Marr pulls his head out easily.
Marr is nestled in close to Dean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dean tries to kick Marr off but Marr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Marr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marr prevents Dean from standing back up.
Marr is controlling the pace.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dean looks gassed!
Marr slows the pace down in half guard.
Marr moves nicely into side control.
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.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
Dean being controlled for a moment.
Dean is trying to buck Marr off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Marr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dean keeps Marr at a distance using the push kick.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dean scores with a nice body kick.
Marr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marr drops Dean with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dean! Marr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Pat Marr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubberboot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Classified- Oh Canada. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubberboot scores with a one two! Pudzianowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubberboot swivels and escapes.
JeanGuy Rubberboot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubberboot clinches.
Pudzianowski jumps guard.
Pudzianowski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rubberboot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pudzianowski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rubberboot's back instead.
Rubberboot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pudzianowski.
Rubberboot controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rubberboot trying to control but not successfully.
Rubberboot controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rubberboot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rubberboot has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pudzianowski working for a choke but Rubberboot reverses nicely into Pudzianowski 's guard.
Pudzianowski working for a triangle but Rubberboot defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot wants to stand but Pudzianowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pudzianowski has his foot on Rubberboot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubberboot works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubberboot is looking to stand up but Pudzianowski won't let him.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski is working an open guard so Rubberboot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot lands a high kick!
Pudzianowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rubberboot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pudzianowski landing strikes.
Pudzianowski prevents Rubberboot from escaping the position.
Rubberboot looks gassed!
Pudzianowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rubberboot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pudzianowski is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubberboot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubberboot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pudzianowski is controlling him well.
Pudzianowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pudzianowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubberboot, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pudzianowski is working for a kimura but Rubberboot is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubberboot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pudzianowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pudzianowski's back!
Rubberboot is looking to control Pudzianowski but Pudzianowski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubberboot doesn't have the hooks in and Pudzianowski manages to turn into his guard.
Pudzianowski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pudzianowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Rubberboot screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pudzianowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman - Metallica. Aeacuson has chosen "Cloud Connected" by In Flames as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aeacuson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanvalkenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vanvalkenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well. He's pushed Vanvalkenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aeacuson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanvalkenburg looks for a takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Vanvalkenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanvalkenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well. He's pushed Vanvalkenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aeacuson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanvalkenburg's head.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown.
Aeacuson connects with a body shot.
Vanvalkenburg is breathing heavily.
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!
Horrible takedown by Vanvalkenburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Aeacuson which made him look bad.
Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg pushed against the cage.
Aeacuson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanvalkenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aeacuson just leaning against Vanvalkenburg, taking a breather.
Aeacuson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Aeacuson is pressed up against the cage. Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aeacuson down to the mat. Aeacuson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aeacuson rushes Vanvalkenburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Aeacuson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson landing knees to the body.
Aeacuson leaning against his opponent.
Aeacuson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanvalkenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aeacuson is stalling here.
Aeacuson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aeacuson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Aeacuson as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Aeacuson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Aeacuson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Aeacuson taking a breather.
Aeacuson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vanvalkenburg's defenses.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aeacuson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aeacuson lands a right hand.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aeacuson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aeacuson is pushing Vanvalkenburg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Aeacuson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aeacuson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson keeps control of Vanvalkenburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson works on Vanvalkenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Aeacuson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson presses Vanvalkenburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aeacuson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanvalkenburg can't fight it off and eventually Aeacuson manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanvalkenburg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aeacuson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aeacuson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanvalkenburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aeacuson stopping the sweep attempt from Vanvalkenburg.
Aeacuson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson is pushing down on Vanvalkenburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanvalkenburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Aeacuson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of Aeacuson's hands but Aeacuson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanvalkenburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vanvalkenburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aeacuson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aeacuson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aeacuson pushes down on Vanvalkenburg'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.
Vanvalkenburg taking some punishment here, with Aeacuson in his half guard.
Aeacuson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aeacuson is thwarting Vanvalkenburg's attempts to control the position.
Aeacuson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aeacuson is pressing down on Vanvalkenburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanvalkenburg is holding on for now.
Aeacuson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanvalkenburg wants to get back to full guard.
Aeacuson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanvalkenburg keeps working.
Vanvalkenburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aeacuson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aeacuson throwing strikes from guard but Vanvalkenburg blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Telamon Aeacuson dominated that round.
That's time! Vanvalkenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aeacuson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Aeacuson misses.
Aeacuson shoots in but Vanvalkenburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanvalkenburg wants to clinch
and Aeacuson counters by clinching up.
Aeacuson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
A hook to the body from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aeacuson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the head.
Vanvalkenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aeacuson walks away with a smile on his face. Vanvalkenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but Aeacuson moves out of range.
Aeacuson stalks Vanvalkenburg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanvalkenburg's face. Vanvalkenburg staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aeacuson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.
Vanvalkenburg is squirming around, avoiding Aeacuson's attempts to control the action.
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson cracks Vanvalkenburg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aeacuson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aeacuson lands a big elbow.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Aeacuson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanvalkenburg is looking to escape.
Aeacuson with the ground and pound from mount.
Aeacuson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vanvalkenburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aeacuson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vanvalkenburg's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aeacuson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aeacuson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanvalkenburg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aeacuson controlling his opponent.
Aeacuson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aeacuson looking to control but Vanvalkenburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aeacuson wants to control the pace but Vanvalkenburg is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Vanvalkenburg regains half guard.
Vanvalkenburg is in trouble now - Aeacuson has advanced to mount!
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson avoids the attempt from Vanvalkenburg to control.
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.
Vanvalkenburg is squirming around, avoiding Aeacuson's attempts to control the action.
Aeacuson raining down shots from the mount!
Aeacuson with shots to the head and body - Vanvalkenburg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aeacuson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vanvalkenburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aeacuson landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aeacuson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanvalkenburg?
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Telamon Aeacuson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanvalkenburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but Aeacuson is having none of it.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aeacuson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Telamon Aeacuson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.
Vanvalkenburg is rocked!
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.
Oh Vanvalkenburg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Aeacuson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to escape the mount.
Vanvalkenburg gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aeacuson is nestled in close to Vanvalkenburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vanvalkenburg seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aeacuson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanvalkenburg taking some punishment here, with Aeacuson in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson drops an elbow to the side of Vanvalkenburg's head.
Vanvalkenburg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aeacuson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanvalkenburg is retaining full guard.
Vanvalkenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aeacuson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanvalkenburg's guard.
Aeacuson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aeacuson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson postures up.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson unloading with bombs!
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Aeacuson trying to control but Vanvalkenburg is having none of it.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson prevents Vanvalkenburg from getting the reversal.
Vanvalkenburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vanvalkenburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aeacuson trying to mount his opponent but Vanvalkenburg defends it.
Aeacuson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Vanvalkenburg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanvalkenburg?
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aeacuson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vanvalkenburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aeacuson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vanvalkenburg is in a horrible position here. Aeacuson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aeacuson prevents Vanvalkenburg from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Telamon Aeacuson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanvalkenburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeacuson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aeacuson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aeacuson.
A short uppercut from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aeacuson connects with a knee to the head.
Aeacuson gets underhooks to prevent Vanvalkenburg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Vanvalkenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Aeacuson to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanvalkenburg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aeacuson cracks Vanvalkenburg with a nice body shot.
Vanvalkenburg letting Aeacuson take a breather here.
Aeacuson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson digs a right hand underneath Vanvalkenburg's ribcage. Vanvalkenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aeacuson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vanvalkenburg is trying to keep an underhook but Aeacuson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vanvalkenburg trying to hold on to Aeacuson's head to control him but Aeacuson postures up.
Aeacuson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aeacuson lands a nice short elbow.
Aeacuson throwing shots but Vanvalkenburg is blocking nicely.
Vanvalkenburg actively working from the bottom here.
Aeacuson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vanvalkenburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aeacuson wants to free his trapped foot but Vanvalkenburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aeacuson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanvalkenburg's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aeacuson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aeacuson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vanvalkenburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aeacuson digs a right hand underneath Vanvalkenburg's ribcage. Vanvalkenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Aeacuson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanvalkenburg tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Aeacuson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson crunches a lovely knee into Vanvalkenburg's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanvalkenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aeacuson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aeacuson is working for takedown but Vanvalkenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vanvalkenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aeacuson lands a left hand.
Vanvalkenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aeacuson lands an elbow just above Vanvalkenburg 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Aeacuson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanvalkenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aeacuson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aeacuson with a knee to the head.
Aeacuson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanvalkenburg as Aeacuson tries to tie him up.
Vanvalkenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aeacuson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aeacuson takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aeacuson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanvalkenburg up against the cage.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanvalkenburg has Aeacuson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aeacuson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aeacuson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vanvalkenburg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aeacuson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vanvalkenburg.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanvalkenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aeacuson walks away with a smile on his face. Vanvalkenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown.
Vanvalkenburg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanvalkenburg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aeacuson lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aeacuson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aeacuson has closed the distance and engaged Vanvalkenburg in a clinch.
Aeacuson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to break the clinch but Aeacuson has him pressed against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Telamon Aeacuson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Vanvalkenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Aeacuson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vanvalkenburg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanvalkenburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aeacuson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aeacuson wants to control from the top but Vanvalkenburg keeps moving.
Aeacuson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanvalkenburg being controlled for a moment.
Vanvalkenburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vanvalkenburg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aeacuson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vanvalkenburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson tries to control but Vanvalkenburg wriggling away.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson postures up.
Aeacuson tries to control but Vanvalkenburg wriggling away.
Vanvalkenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Vanvalkenburg is working hard here to advance position.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.
Aeacuson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aeacuson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aeacuson with a couple of short strikes.
Aeacuson landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanvalkenburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aeacuson looking to control but Vanvalkenburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aeacuson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson pushes him away.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Lance Vanvalkenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson controlling from mount.
Aeacuson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Telamon Aeacuson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot to the head.
Aeacuson scoring with strikes but Vanvalkenburg is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telamon Aeacuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aeacuson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 42:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telamon Aeacuson!
Telamon Aeacuson is the new middleweight champion!
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