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CFC 29: Rubber Match PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Landonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Helfrety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landonson comes to the cage accompanied by AM/PM. Helfrety has chosen This Calling by All that remains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Landonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Helfrety!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helfrety tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landonson swivels and escapes.
Landonson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landonson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Landonson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Landonson keeps control of Helfrety as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helfrety tries to score a body lock takedown but Landonson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Landonson tightens his grip and picks Helfrety up, before dumping him to the ground. Helfrety manages to land in guard.
Landonson wants to control from the top but Helfrety keeps moving.
Helfrety tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landonson looking to sit in guard and control but Helfrety gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helfrety trying to control but Landonson is working from the bottom.
Landonson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Helfrety stops Landonson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landonson has a closed guard, preventing Helfrety from standing up.
Landonson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helfrety won't allow Landonson to get back to his feet.
Landonson looking for a sweep. Not yet Landonson, not yet.
Landonson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Helfrety is trying to get back to full guard.
Helfrety looks gassed!
Landonson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Landonson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helfrety keeps working.
Helfrety is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Landonson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Landonson's back!
Helfrety scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Helfrety is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Landonson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Landonson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helfrety's guard. Nice work there by Landonson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helfrety tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helfrety controls Landonson momentarily but Landonson frees himself.
Helfrety wants to sweep but no luck.
Helfrety is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helfrety has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Landonson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helfrety working for a triangle but Landonson defends it easily.
Landonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helfrety looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landonson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helfrety wants to stand and escape but Landonson is having none of it.
Landonson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helfrety wants to stand but Landonson is controlling the position.
Helfrety pulls Landonson in to control the position.
Helfrety is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helfrety tries to strike from the bottom.
Helfrety is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helfrety is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helfrety trying to control the position.
Helfrety is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Landonson has his hands clasped together but Helfrety extends an breaks Landonson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Helfrety.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Helfrety!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain comes to the cage accompanied by we made you by eminem. Meat Machine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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210 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meat Machine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain misses with a body shot.
Swain wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Machine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swain.
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swain's head backwards.
Machine throws a leg kick but Swain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swain moves into the clinch successfully.
Swain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Machine.
Swain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Swain.
Swain jumps guard but Machine stands there with Swain around his waist. Swain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swain has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine throws a low kick, looking for Swain's leg but Swain calmly moves out of range.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Swain. Swain gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Swain tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Swain tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Swain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
Swain looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Jab by Machine.
Swain doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Machine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machine cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Swain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Machine lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Swain's head but Swain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swain tries for a takedown but Machine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Machine does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to clinch up.
Swain is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Swain misses with a combination
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
Swain misses with a takedown
and Machine counters with a right hand to the body.
Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swain!
Machine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swain is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Machine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machine throws a one two combo.
Machine lands a left and a right that sends Swain crashing to the canvas! Machine dives into mount looking to finish!
Swain is rocked!
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Oh Swain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swain seems to have got his legs back now.
Swain tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machine can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Swain misses
and Swain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swain walks into a jab.
Swain closes the distance but Machine moves to the side
and Machine counters with a left and a right... And another left! Swain is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Machine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny The Jet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benny The Jet!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neztil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Jet.
The Jet keeps the fight on the outside.
The Jet misses with an uppercut. Neztil saw that one coming.
The Jet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neztil tries to clinch there but The Jet circles away.
The Jet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neztil tries to clinch up.
The Jet looks for a takedown but Neztil sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neztil fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Jet lands a jab to the head.
Mij Neztil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neztil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A choreographed right hand from The Jet misses the target.
The Jet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Jet tries to clinch up
and Neztil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Neztil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Jet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Neztil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mij Neztil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny The Jet.
Neztil tries to clinch but The Jet moves away
and The Jet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neztil won't be happy with that.
Neztil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neztil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Jet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Jet is looking for a kimura but Neztil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Jet to get the leverage.
The Jet looks gassed!
The Jet is thwarting Neztil's attempts to control the position.
Neztil is trying to get back to full guard.
Neztil gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neztil working for a triangle but The Jet defends it easily.
Neztil looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Jet is one step ahead there.
The Jet looking to pass the guard.
The Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Neztil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neztil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Jet on the ground.
Neztil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neztil controlling The Jet's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neztil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Jet counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
The Jet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neztil closes the distance but The Jet moves to the side
and The Jet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Jet.
Neztil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neztil breaks from the clinch.
The Jet tries to keep at a distance but Neztil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neztil has The Jet pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny The Jet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Jet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neztil has closed the distance and engaged The Jet in a clinch.
Neztil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neztil manages to break the clinch.
Neztil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Jet counters with a takedown into side control.
The Jet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neztil is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Jet trying to control the position but Neztil is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neztil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Jet tries for a kimura but Neztil is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Jet is breathing heavily.
Neztil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neztil has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neztil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neztil slows the pace down in half guard.
Neztil wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neztil in particular looking to stall.
Neztil is pressing down on The Jet's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Jet is holding on for now.
The Jet gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neztil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Jet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neztil wants to stand but The Jet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neztil trying to control the position from guard on top but The Jet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neztil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neztil wants to pass the guard but The Jet is keeping the position.
The Jet looking for a sweep. Not yet The Jet, not yet.
The Jet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neztil's guard.
The Jet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neztil is keeping the position for now.
The Jet is posturing up here but Neztil has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Jet tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Jet has to tap! Slick submission there by Neztil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mij Neztil!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle fails to land with a series of punches.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Simon Anderson has been cut.
Castle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Castle sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK.
Anderson is rocked!
Castle trying to control the pace.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Castle has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Castle seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Castle stands up and beckons Anderson to join him on the 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.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Castle.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle lands a left and a right that sends Anderson crashing to the canvas! Castle dives into mount looking to finish!
Castle controlling from mount.
Anderson wants to control but Castle is having none of it.
Castle controlling from mount.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Castle isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle content just to control the position here.
Anderson is trying to stand up.
Castle controlling from the full mount.
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.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Castle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson tries to buck Castle off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Castle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castle checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Castle counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Castle shoots in.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Anderson goes down! Can Castle finish him!?
Anderson wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle stops Anderson from standing up.
Castle won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Castle any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castle on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castle!
Castle taking shots to the head.
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castle has worked his arm free - good work by Castle!
Castle manages to get back to half guard.
Castle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Castle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
Castle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Castle.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castle is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Anderson shoots in.
A jab lands there for Castle.
Castle throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Castle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Castle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Castle drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castle is looking for the KO!
Anderson misses with a combination
and Castle counters with a huge right that knocks Anderson out cold! Castle is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Panameno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Panameno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Panameno!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panameno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panameno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panameno circles away.
Panameno scores a takedown into full mount!
Panameno controlling the position easily from mount.
Panameno trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panameno controlling from mount.
Panameno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panameno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Panameno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Panameno circles away easily
and Panameno counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panameno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panameno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panameno stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Panameno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Panameno is retaining full guard.
Jones won't allow Panameno to get back to his feet.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panameno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Panameno keeps moving.
Panameno wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Panameno counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Panameno counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Panameno tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Panameno gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab lands there for Panameno.
Panameno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panameno lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panameno scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Panameno is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panameno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panameno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Panameno trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Panameno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panameno throws out the jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panameno.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panameno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Ted Jones has been cut.
Panameno lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Panameno lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Panameno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Panameno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Duggary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggary's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Forty Six & 2 . Christophe Duggary had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Duggary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggary closes the distance and clinches.
Duggary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bourque prevents it.
Duggary takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bourque trying to stall but Duggary improves his position.
A knee to the head by Bourque.
Duggary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duggary trying to stall but Bourque improves his position.
Bourque lands a big knee to the head and Duggary goes down! Bourque is looking to finish!
Duggary is rocked!
It looks like Christophe Duggary has been cut.
Duggary is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bourque off and has taken his back!
Oh Duggary is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duggary looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bourque is controlling Duggary 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Duggary throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Duggary looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bourque puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duggary seems to have got his legs back now.
Duggary is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bourque pulls his head out easily.
Duggary has a hand on Bourque's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bourque takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque content just to control the position here.
Duggary really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bourque looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Duggary bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Duggary prevents Bourque from getting back to his feet.
Duggary 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. Duggary seems to have locked his on tight now - Bourque screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Duggary, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Christophe Duggary!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phal Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Um as he avoids it easily.
Um is looking to clinch but LePew is avoiding it.
LePew swats away the attempt to clinch by Um.
Um changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LePew looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LePew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Um moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
LePew is looking for a sweep.
LePew manages to get back to half guard.
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
Um prevents LePew from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Um perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew wants to improve his position but Um is controlling well.
LePew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Um prevents LePew from improving his position.
LePew looking for submissions off his back.
LePew trying to get back to full guard but Um takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LePew tries to reverse the position but Um maintains control.
Um controlling his opponent.
LePew tries to reverse the position but Um maintains control.
LePew looks gassed!
Um controlling from the full mount.
LePew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LePew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
LePew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Um controlling the pace for now.
LePew slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Um takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LePew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Um pulls his head out easily.
Um content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LePew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Um takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LePew is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Um pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew is staying active underneath Um, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Um is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Um throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily.
Um stuffs the takedown attempt from LePew. LePew gets slowly back to his feet.
LePew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LePew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Um knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LePew swings around for an armbar but Um sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LePew's guard.
LePew looking for a guillotine here but Um defends easily.
LePew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Um doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but LePew is tightening it up a little... Um has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Um reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Um taps out! nice BJJ there by LePew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pierre LePew!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by F'd up. Mike Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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229 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connely pinned against the cage. Connely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Connely!
Mann tries to control but Connely wriggling away.
Connely avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mann.
Connely manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Connely defends the submission attempt.
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Connely is defending well.
Connely moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann 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.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connely is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connely wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mann takes one to the side of the head.
Connely fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mann sprawls well initially but Connely persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Connely is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I looks like Connely might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mann misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Connely is controlling the pace.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Connely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Connely's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mann fails with the takedown
and Connely counters with a nice uppercut.
Connely connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt
and Connely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Connely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Connely connects with a crisp jab.
Connely shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Connely was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Connely content just to control the position here.
Mann tries to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Connely controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Connely isn't that keen on the idea.
Connely controlling from the full mount.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Mann swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mann is looking to escape.
Mann can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely controlling the pace for now.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connely controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann can't escape the position.
Connely sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mann is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Connely scores a takedown into full mount!
Connely avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Connely controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Connely maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Connely just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mike Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connely moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Connely to counter with a crisp jab.
Connely looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Connely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely tries to stand but Mann is controlling from the bottom.
Mann controls Connely momentarily but Connely frees himself.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Connely from controlling successfully.
Mann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mann has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Connely is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mann.
Connely gets to mount! Mann was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Mann tries to hold on but Connely postures up.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Connely sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Mike Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann throwing hammer fists to the chest of Connely. What's that going to do exactly?
Mann is looking to improve his position but Connely isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connely 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connely!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Got Money by Lil Wayne. Whissell has chosen Rose Of Sharon as his entrance music. George Whissell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin is looking to clinch.
Whissell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin tries to clinch there but Whissell circles away.
Martin clinches.
Whissell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Whissell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Whissell throwing strikes but Martin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martin gets to mount! Whissell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Whissell tries to reverse the position but Martin maintains control.
Martin blocks Whissell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin blocks Whissell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Whissell wants to control but Martin is having none of it.
Whissell is trying to escape the mount.
Whissell is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whissell is looking to get to half guard.
Martin wants to control the pace but Whissell is squirming around nicely.
Whissell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Martin. What's that going to do exactly?
Whissell is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whissell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whissell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Martin looking to control but Whissell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whissell working to try and regain half guard.
Whissell wants to control but Martin is having none of it.
Whissell is looking to get to half guard.
Whissell looks gassed!
Martin controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell can't escape the position.
Martin controlling from the full mount.
Whissell is trying desperately to improve position.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
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.
Martin blocks Whissell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Whissell is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Whissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whissell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin is looking to clinch but Whissell is avoiding it.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whissell swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin tries to clinch there but Whissell circles away.
Whissell circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whissell swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin is looking to clinch but Whissell is avoiding it.
Martin wants to clinch.
Ryan Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin is looking to clinch but Whissell is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries for a takedown but Whissell circles away easily
and Whissell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Whissell is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whissell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whissell trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Whissell seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Whissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Whissell wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Whissell eventually gives up the hold.
Whissell is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
Whissell is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whissell to get the leverage.
Whissell wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whissell trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whissell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whissell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Whissell won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Whissell is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin looking to control but Whissell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whissell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whissell is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
Whissell regains half guard.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Whissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whissell wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Whissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whissell.
Whissell stands up and waves to Martin to follow him.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Whissell counters with a takedown into side control.
Whissell trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Whissell lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin tries to buck Whissell off but Whissell is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whissell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Whissell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Whissell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whissell's best efforts.
Whissell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Whissell is very close to passing his half guard.
Whissell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin trying to control but Whissell postures up.
Whissell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whissell landing strikes from the mount.
Martin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell dominating with strikes here.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whissell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whissell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whissell has isolated one of Martin's arms. Martin looking to fight him off but Whissell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Whissell! George Whissell retains his lightweight title!
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