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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck for Thomson with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Thomson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Nakamura cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Champagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Champagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Trager!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champagne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Champagne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Champagne stops Trager from getting back to his feet.
Trager is looking for a sweep. Champagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Champagne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trager is trying to stand up here but Champagne is controlling him well.
Trager on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trager blocking the ground and pound attempt from Champagne.
Trager is looking to improve his position.
Champagne is nestled in close to Trager, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trager manages to get to full guard.
Champagne throws a big right hand that misses.
Trager wants to get back to his feet but Champagne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Champagne prevents Trager from getting back to his feet.
Trager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trager has momentary wrist control but Champagne slips an elbow through the middle.
Trager wants to sweep here but Champagne controlling him for the moment.
Trager looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trager swats away the attempt to clinch by Champagne.
Champagne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trager swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Champagne moves forwards but Trager connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Champagne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trager is trying to control Champagne's posture but Champagne avoids it.
Champagne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trager some visible discomfort.
Trager tries to buck Champagne off but Champagne is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champagne lands some shots froms side control.
Champagne works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Champagne is working Trager over with some ground and pound from side control.
Trager is looking for a sweep.
Champagne lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Champagne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Champagne scoring with punches from side control.
Champagne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trager manages to work his way to half guard, despite Champagne's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trager manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Champagne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Champagne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Champagne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trager on the ground.
Trager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champagne chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Champagne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trager lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Champagne!
Champagne is looking to improve his position but Trager isn't that keen on the idea.
Trager pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trager looking for a guillotine from mount but Champagne is having none of it.
Champagne stops Trager from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Trager stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Trager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager closes the distance and clinches.
Trager is trying to break free.
Trager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trager's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Trager duly obliges.
Trager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Champagne's head backwards.
Trager clobbers Champagne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trager closes the distance and pushes Champagne back into the cage.
Trager successfully pulls guard.
Trager pulls Champagne in close to his closed guard and prevents Champagne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trager manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trager stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Trager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trager fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Champagne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champagne lands a few punches from side control.
Trager gets back to half guard.
Trager works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Champagne is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trager had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Champagne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Trager Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Champagne's back instead.
Trager has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Champagne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trager's guard. Nice work there by Champagne.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Champagne from controlling successfully.
Champagne won't allow Trager to sweep him here.
Trager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trager decides to stand up.
Champagne walks into a stiff left hand from Trager.
Trager closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Champagne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trager fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luc Champagne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trager fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Champagne on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager throws a one two combo.
A jab lands there for Trager.
Trager scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Champagne wants to clinch but Trager slips to the side
and Trager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trager scores with a three punch combo!
Champagne tries to clinch but Trager moves away
and Trager makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Champagne as Trager shoots in.
Trager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Champagne has time to react.
Trager lands with an overhand left.
Trager with a poor takedown
and Champagne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Champagne is one step ahead there.
Champagne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager wants to sweep but no luck.
Trager is trying to control the position but Champagne postures up.
Luc Champagne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Champagne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trager's head.
Champagne thows a big elbow that misses.
Trager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champagne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trager trying to keep a closed guard but Champagne is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trager lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Champagne!
Champagne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager moves to the back position.
Trager tightening his grip on Champagne, looking for the choke.
Champagne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trager's arms.
Trager patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trager's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Champagne fending off the submission attempt from Trager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Trager scores with a jab to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Champagne.
Trager manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Champagne working the head and body with strikes.
Trager wants to get back to his feet.
Trager taking some punishment here, with Champagne in his half guard.
Champagne stops Trager from getting back to his feet.
Trager moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trager bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Champagne's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager wants to control from the top but Champagne keeps moving.
Champagne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trager has picked Champagne up and slammed him! Champagne can't keep hold of the triangle and Trager manages to pass to side control!
Champagne stops Trager from passing to mount.
Trager wants to stand but Champagne is controlling his arm.
Champagne misses with a strike from the bottom.
Trager advances nicely into full mount.
Champagne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Trager. What's that going to do exactly?
Trager has control of Champagne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Champagne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Champagne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Trager. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Champagne wants to hold on but Trager pushes him away.
Trager prevents Champagne from getting the reversal.
Trager working for a guillotine from mount but Champagne is in no mood to give up.
Champagne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Champagne throws a strike from the bottom but Trager uses the opportunity to take his back.
Trager keeps control of the position as Champagne tries to break free.
Trager looking to break Champagne's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Champagne remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trager will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Trager go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champagne tries to roll but Trager sticks to his back.
Trager looking for the choke from the back.
Champagne breaks Trager's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Champagne stops Trager from standing up.
Champagne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trager's head.
Trager working for a triangle but Champagne defends it easily.
Trager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trager working a defensive guard here.
Trager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Champagne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Champagne throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Trager as he connects with a hook.
Trager works over Champagne's head and body with a nice combination.
Trager lands with a straight right. Champagne didn't see that one coming.
Champagne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trager misses with a takedown
and Champagne counters with a shoot takedown. Trager fights it but they end up in guard.
Champagne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trager's head.
Trager pushes Champagne off and gets back to his feet.
Champagne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trager sprawls well initially but Champagne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luc Champagne.
I think Trager 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Trager!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Misirlou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misirlou has chosen Most Precious Blood - Shark Ethic as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Misirlou!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Misirlou walks into a left hand.
Misirlou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Misirlou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Misirlou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Misirlou misses with the combination.
Misirlou misses with a low kick.
Misirlou closes the distance and clinches.
Misirlou prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Misirlou.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Misirlou has double underhooks.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Misirlou has him pressed against the cage.
Misirlou lands an uppercut.
Taylor pulls guard.
Misirlou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misirlou stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Misirlou controlling him for the moment.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Misirlou.
Misirlou tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Misirlou passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Misirlou lands a nice short elbow.
Misirlou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Misirlou winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Misirlou 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Misirlou cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Misirlou is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor 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.
Misirlou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Misirlou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Misirlou landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misirlou cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misirlou prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Misirlou working Taylor over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Misirlou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Misirlou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Misirlou looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Misirlou with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Misirlou working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Misirlou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor is in a horrible position here. Misirlou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misirlou with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?
Taylor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Misirlou unloading with bombs!
Misirlou with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Misirlou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor's face.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misirlou wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Misirlou dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor throws a hook but Misirlou blocks it.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Misirlou.
Misirlou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sean Taylor has been cut.
Misirlou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Misirlou is just out of range.
Misirlou throws a front kick aimed at Taylor's knee but Taylor avoids it well.
Sean Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Misirlou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misirlou drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Misirlou there.
Misirlou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Misirlou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Misirlou lands with a punch from half guard.
Misirlou looks to land a strike but Taylor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Misirlou trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Misirlou postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Mark Misirlou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misirlou thows a big elbow that misses.
Misirlou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Misirlou is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Taylor Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Misirlou's back instead.
Misirlou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Misirlou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Misirlou is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Misirlou is holding on tight.
Misirlou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misirlou regains half guard.
Misirlou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Misirlou had control of the position.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Misirlou is on top in guard.
Misirlou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Misirlou landing some decent shots from guard.
Misirlou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Misirlou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Misirlou wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Misirlou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Misirlou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Misirlou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Taylor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Misirlou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sean Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor looks to clinch
and Misirlou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Misirlou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Misirlou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Misirlou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Misirlou throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Misirlou's head back.
Misirlou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Misirlou.
Misirlou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Misirlou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor wants to hold on but Misirlou pushes him away.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Misirlou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Misirlou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Misirlou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Misirlou with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Misirlou with a couple of short strikes.
Misirlou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor's face.
Misirlou landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misirlou breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Misirlou lands a big elbow.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Misirlou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misirlou is keeping the position for now.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Mark Misirlou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Misirlou throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Misirlou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misirlou throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sean Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Misirlou digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Misirlou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misirlou 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Misirlou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Garnier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Garnier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - St Garnier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNulty .
St Garnier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McNulty throws a nice looking combination but St Garnier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Garnier fails with the takedown.
St Garnier shoots in but McNulty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Garnier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Garnier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from McNulty misses.
McNulty tries to clinch but St Garnier is having none of it.
St Garnier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNulty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from McNulty misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Garnier thumps McNulty with a low kick.
St Garnier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Garnier seems to be working for a kimura but McNulty defends the submission attempt.
McNulty is looking to improve his position.
St Garnier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Garnier trying to control from half guard but McNulty is working away.
McNulty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNulty .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Garnier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McNulty is proving hard to escape from.
McNulty looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Garnier is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McNulty working for a triangle but St Garnier defends it easily.
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 George St Garnier will probably get the nod.
That's time! St Garnier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and St Garnier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and St Garnier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McNulty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Garnier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Garnier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Garnier is standing up over McNulty . McNulty looks to escape but St Garnier dives into side control.
McNulty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but St Garnier is controlling him well.
McNulty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Garnier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNulty wants to get back to his feet but St Garnier is dominant here and he's now got McNulty 's back!
McNulty rolls, trying to escape but St Garnier keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Garnier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McNulty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McNulty covers up after that shot from St Garnier.
St Garnier is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McNulty is defending well though. St Garnier let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Garnier not allowing McNulty to control his hands.
McNulty trying to get back to his feet but St Garnier is in full control for now.
St Garnier wants to control but McNulty manages to buck him off and is now in St Garnier's guard! Nice work there by McNulty !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from St Garnier.
McNulty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNulty tries to bum rush St Garnier with a series of wild strikes but St Garnier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Garnier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from McNulty .
McNulty keeps the fight on the outside.
St Garnier tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty punishes St Garnier's body with a nice straight punch.
McNulty looks to land a left hand but St Garnier moved out of range nicely.
George St Garnier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNulty misses with a takedown
and St Garnier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McNulty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St Garnier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Garnier darts in and clinches McNulty up against the cage.
St Garnier pulls McNulty into guard.
St Garnier keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
St Garnier trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty wanted to stand there but St Garnier had control of the position.
St Garnier working a defensive guard but McNulty manages to pass into side control anyway.
McNulty decides to stand back up. McNulty steps back and let's St Garnier get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Garnier circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNulty tests St Garnier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNulty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Garnier on the side of the head.
McNulty has his takedown stuffed
and St Garnier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Garnier taking a breather.
McNulty wants to break free but St Garnier has control.
McNulty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Garnier has him pressed against the cage.
McNulty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McNulty pushes St Garnier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McNulty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McNulty goes for a takedown attempt but St Garnier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George St Garnier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McNulty .
McNulty lands with an uppercut that bounces St Garnier off the cage and back into rage.
St Garnier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McNulty knocks St Garnier out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James McNulty !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alain Hainault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alain Hainault is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alain Hainault!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hainault looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabreros throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Alain Hainault has been cut.
Cabreros jabs at Hainault's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabreros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabreros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hainault manages to avoid it.
Cabreros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hainault is looking to clinch but Cabreros is avoiding it.
Cabreros swinging wilding here.
Cabreros throws a big shot that misses.
Cabreros misses with the combination.
Cabreros lands a really nice looking cross but Hainault seems unphased.
Hainault takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabreros throws an overhand right that drops Hainault like a sack of potatoes! Cabreros dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Cabreros!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Beatles - "Helter Skelter". Connor Walters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
144 lbs
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19
135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Skelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Walters!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Skelter.
Skelter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walters tries for a takedown but Skelter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Walters has eaten all the pies!
Walters tries to clinch up but Skelter circles away and keeps his distance.
Skelter stuns Walters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skelter scores with a sloppy right hand. Walters should have avoided that one.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch but Skelter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skelter misses with the combination.
Connor Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters takes one to the side of the head.
Skelter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walters drops his hands momentarily and Skelter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skelter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Walters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters takes one to the chin there.
Walters slips a jab and a cross from Skelter.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skelter tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skelter to the ground. Skelter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimmy Skelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Walters.
Walters looks gassed!
Walters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skelter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skelter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Skelter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Skelter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skelter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skelter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skelter wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter is in close to Walters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skelter distracts Walters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skelter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skelter is in close to Walters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skelter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelter passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Skelter sits in half guard.
Skelter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walters has hold of Skelter's hands but Skelter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skelter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skelter slips a nice elbow through Walters's hands, connecting with Walters's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skelter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters taking some punishment here, with Skelter in his half guard.
Skelter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skelter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walters wants to control but Skelter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skelter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skelter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skelter working Walters over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter landing punches.
Skelter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Walters looks a forlorn figure.
Skelter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Walters's face.
Skelter landing punches.
Skelter scoring with strikes but Walters is staying in there.
Skelter lands a big elbow.
Skelter lands a big shot there that rocks Walters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skelter lands a big elbow.
Skelter landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skelter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Walters looks a forlorn figure.
Skelter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skelter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skelter works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Skelter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walters.
Skelter scores with a nice head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skelter.
Walters tries to clinch but Skelter is having none of it.
Walters tries to clinch but Skelter moves out of range.
Walters tries to clinch but Skelter is having none of it.
Walters throws a head kick but Skelter moves out of range.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Skelter gets the takedown into side control.
Skelter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Walters wants to control but Skelter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter controls the position.
Skelter lands a nice forearm strike.
Walters taking a bit of punishment here - Skelter scoring with strikes.
Skelter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters!
Skelter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Skelter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walters?
Jimmy Skelter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skelter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter raining down shots from the mount!
Skelter lands a nice shot to the head.
Skelter lands a heavy elbow.
Skelter scoring with strikes but Walters is staying in there.
Walters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skelter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skelter with the ground and pound from mount.
Skelter unloading with bombs!
Skelter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skelter with a couple of short strikes.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter with the ground and pound from mount.
Skelter lands a big elbow.
Walters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Walters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Skelter breaks from Walters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skelter is landing with some decent strikes but Walters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Skelter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walters hang on?
Skelter scoring with strikes but Walters is staying in there.
Skelter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Walters taking shots to the head.
Skelter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skelter is landing with some decent strikes but Walters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walters wants to control but Skelter is having none of it.
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Skelter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skelter with good strikes from the mount here!
Skelter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Walters looks a forlorn figure.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skelter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skelter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Walters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Skelter does no damage.
Skelter shoots for a double leg takedown but Walters sprawls well. He's pushed Skelter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walters tries for a takedown but Skelter circles away easily
and Skelter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters throws a series of punches but Skelter avoids them all with ease.
Jimmy Skelter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skelter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Skelter pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Skelter.
Skelter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skelter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skelter lands a body shot.
Skelter lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Skelter finds it's target.
Skelter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Skelter. That snapped Walters's head back.
A left and a right from Skelter both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skelter counters with a straight right hand.
Walters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skelter scores with a one two! Walters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters clinches but Skelter breaks the clinch
and Skelter counters with a nice uppercut.
Walters tries to clinch but Skelter moves away
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skelter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skelter.
Walters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skelter.
Skelter scores with a punch to the head.
Skelter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skelter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skelter cracks Walters with a big elbow.
Walters prevents Skelter from improving position.
Skelter happy to just control the position for now.
Skelter is working Walters over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jimmy Skelter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelter working the head and body with strikes.
Walters wants to control but Skelter postures up.
Skelter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skelter looks up at the clock and then as Walters takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skelter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Walters taking a bit of punishment here - Skelter scoring with strikes.
Walters being controlled for a moment.
Walters is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skelter connects with a decent elbow.
Connor Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skelter working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Skelter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skelter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Skelter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Drakunovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheals comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood. Frank Micheals has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Drakunovski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakunovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Micheals circles away.
Micheals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Micheals fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Micheals as Drakunovski shoots in.
Frank Micheals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micheals misses with a hook.
Drakunovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drakunovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Micheals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Micheals lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drakunovski or not.
Micheals missing with knees to the body.
Drakunovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Micheals walks away with a smile on his face. Drakunovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Micheals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Drakunovski.
Drakunovski motions for Micheals to come forward. Drakunovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Micheals scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Micheals looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Look low, kick high! Micheals uses the oldest trick in the book to send Drakunovski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Micheals is absolutely delighted - when Drakunovski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Micheals!
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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