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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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, Thomas Mica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mica.
Mica tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes defending against the ground and pound.
Mica looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes prevents Mica from moving into mount.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is trying to control Mica's posture but Mica avoids it.
Mica has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Barnes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mica yanks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mica.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Mica!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois La Poulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Twiztid - Darkness. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois La Poulet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Poulet takes one on the button.
It looks like Francois La Poulet has been cut.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris throws a left that rocks La Poulet and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Morris dives into side control, looking to finish! Can La Poulet regain composure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
La Poulet is rocked!
La Poulet is trying to improve his position.
Morris cracks La Poulet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
La Poulet dodges the ground and pound from Morris.
La Poulet manages to get back to half guard.
La Poulet is trying to get back to full guard.
La Poulet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris controlling the pace.
Morris tries to stand but can't do so whilst La Poulet controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Poulet wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La Poulet is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Poulet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
La Poulet works his way to full guard. Good work.
La Poulet throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Poulet on the ground.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Poulet controls Morris momentarily but Morris frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morris lands with a nice combination. La Poulet backs away looking to recover.
Morris rushes La Poulet with punches - La Poulet moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, La Poulet goes down! Morris follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Morris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dead Kennedy (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dead Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kennedy is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Kennedy is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy missing with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control but Henderson manages to buck him off and is now in Kennedy's guard! Nice work there by Henderson!
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson wants to stand but Kennedy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Eric Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Eric Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kennedy.
Kennedy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Kennedy looks gassed!
Kennedy is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Kennedy get back to his feet.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
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.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kennedy darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Kennedy didn't expect that.
Henderson won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Kennedy working a defensive guard but Henderson passes into half guard.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kennedy's best efforts.
Kennedy is stalling here. Henderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kennedy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Henderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson decides to stand back up.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henderson is now in Kennedy's guard. A big mistake from Kennedy there, giving up the dominant position!
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Kennedy wants to hit a switch here but Henderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kennedy there!
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.
Henderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kennedy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dead Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Henderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kennedy to the ground! Henderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy can't escape the position.
Kennedy is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kennedy tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Eric Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kennedy is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye.
Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Kennedy is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
Henderson is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy has a hand on Henderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Henderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between hoakim machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Estrada (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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165 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, hoakim machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Estrada is looking to chop away at machine's legs.
Estrada tries to bum rush machine with a series of wild strikes but machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada misses the shot to the body.
Felipe Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
machine misses with a double jab.
machine throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Estrada to counter with a crisp jab.
Estrada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
machine misses with the combination.
Estrada missing with a left hand there. machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
machine throws a right hand that Estrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Estrada also avoids with ease.
machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Estrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Estrada avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine ducks under a wild hook from Estrada.
machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estrada.
Estrada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Estrada tries to land a leg kick but machine saw it coming and moves away.
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
machine throws a combination. Estrada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Estrada shoots for a takedown but machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
machine misses with the combination.
machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
machine misses with a wild combination.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
machine misses with a double jab.
Estrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and machine counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at machine to acknowledge the strikes.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine misses with a combination
and Estrada counters with a one-two to the body.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Estrada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estrada missing with a left hand there. machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
machine looks to land a combination but Estrada avoids it well.
machine lands a jab-cross combination.
Estrada fails with a takedown attempt.
machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from machine.
machine defending well as Estrada loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from machine both land. Nice combination.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
machine looks to land a combination but Estrada avoids it well.
A big left from Estrada misses.
Estrada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from machine misses.
machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
machine is working the combinations to good effect here.
machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Estrada.
Estrada looks gassed!
machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from machine.
machine throws a one two combo.
Estrada tries to bum rush machine with a series of wild strikes but machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine looks to land a combination but Estrada avoids it well.
machine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Estrada with a poor takedown
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine throws a nice inside leg kick.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
Estrada dodges the punch combination from machine.
machine looks to land a combination. Estrada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
machine lands with a nice combination. Estrada backs away looking to recover.
machine misses with a double jab.
Estrada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by machine.
machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Estrada misses.
machine moves out of range as Estrada strikes.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Estrada.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
machine works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Estrada misses with a combination
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Estrada shoots for a takedown but machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
machine throws a series of punches but Estrada moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - machine scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from machine misses.
A right-left combo lands from machine.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 hoakim machine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
machine avoids the body shot from Estrada.
machine misses with a double jab
and Estrada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
machine throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
Felipe Estrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Estrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Estrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and machine counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at machine to acknowledge the strikes.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
machine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and machine duly obliges.
machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machine throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
Estrada misses with a double jab.
machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Estrada fails with the takedown
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
machine misses with the combination.
machine works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Estrada throws a combination that misses
and machine counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
machine throws a right and a left that Estrada avoids nicely.
machine slips under a jab from Estrada.
machine throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
machine throws a right hand that Estrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Estrada also avoids with ease.
machine misses with a combination
letting Estrada counter with a right hand.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estrada dodges the punch combination from machine.
machine scores with a one two! Estrada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Estrada misses with a straight left.
machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from machine does no damage.
machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Estrada misses with a double jab
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
machine misses with the combination.
A punch combination from machine misses.
machine throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by machine.
A left and a right from machine both land. Nice combination.
machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
machine scores with a three punch combo!
machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estrada circles away quickly and effectively.
machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
machine throws a right hand that Estrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Estrada also avoids with ease.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine misses with the combination.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
machine throws a combination. Estrada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
machine throws a one two combo.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt.
Estrada misses with a combination
and machine counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Estrada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machine.
machine works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
machine misses with a wild combination.
machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Estrada swinging wilding here.
hoakim machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estrada misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Estrada misses.
machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estrada circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
machine stalks Estrada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Estrada's face. Estrada staggers backwards, shaken.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
Estrada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from machine does no damage.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from machine.
Estrada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and machine counters with a left and a right that stings Estrada.
Estrada just misses with a punch to the body.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
machine throws a series of strikes that have Estrada backpedaling.
Estrada throws a hook but machine avoids it easily.
machine throws a right and a left that Estrada avoids nicely.
machine ducks under a wild hook from Estrada.
machine misses with a wild combination.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hoakim machine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Estrada falls off balance throwing a combination
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from machine.
machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estrada.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine counters with a left and a right that stings Estrada.
machine throws a series of strikes that have Estrada backpedaling.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estrada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and machine counters with a series of strikes. Estrada will be more careful next time no doubt.
machine throws a series of strikes that have Estrada backpedaling.
machine looks to land a combination. Estrada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Estrada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estrada.
Estrada is trying desperately to land a takedown but machine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Estrada.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Estrada throws a jab when machine was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by machine.
machine works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Estrada throws a leg kick that misses.
hoakim machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from machine.
machine throws a right and a left that Estrada avoids nicely.
Estrada motions for machine to come forward. Estrada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Estrada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machine.
Estrada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by machine.
machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Estrada.
Estrada misses with the combination.
machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estrada.
machine misses with the combination.
Estrada misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Estrada throws a combination that misses
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Estrada misses with a double jab
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine throws a series of strikes that have Estrada backpedaling.
Estrada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
machine works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
Estrada scores with a jab.
machine lands with a nice combination. Estrada backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Estrada misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by machine!
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
machine misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estrada circles away quickly and effectively.
Estrada misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - machine scores with a four punch combination!
Estrada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt.
machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
machine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
machine misses with a double jab.
machine checks the leg kick.
machine tries to bum rush Estrada with a series of wild strikes but Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
machine tries to bum rush Estrada with a series of wild strikes but Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from machine.
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
A combination from machine does no damage.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Estrada throws a hook but machine blocks it.
machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estrada circles away quickly and effectively.
Estrada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machine.
Estrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Estrada misses with a body punch
and machine counters with a two punch combo.
Estrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and machine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
machine misses with the combination.
machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felipe Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hoakim machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estrada throws a combination that misses
and machine counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at machine to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
hoakim machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well machine 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hoakim machine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Clooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clooten has chosen Hot Ride by The Prodigy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Clooten!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Clooten avoids the body shot from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clooten.
Clooten throws a nice looking combination but Whoddanikabollokoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clooten.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets the takedown into side control.
Clooten gets back to half guard.
Clooten moves into full guard.
Clooten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff preventing the sweep.
Clooten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Clooten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whoddanikabollokoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clooten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten stopping the sweep attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Clooten is pushing down on Whoddanikabollokoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whoddanikabollokoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Clooten has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clooten 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.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to improve his position.
Clooten seems to be working for a kimura but Whoddanikabollokoff defends the submission attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clooten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to hold Clooten in close to prevent damage but Clooten has managed to pass into half guard.
Clooten throwing shots but Whoddanikabollokoff is blocking nicely.
Clooten prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whoddanikabollokoff has hold of Clooten's hands but Clooten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff pushes Clooten off looking to stand but Clooten dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Clooten seems content to control.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking for a sweep. Clooten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clooten blocks the strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clooten closes the distance and pushes Whoddanikabollokoff back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clooten pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clooten prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clooten is leaning against Whoddanikabollokoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff is breathing heavily.
Clooten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whoddanikabollokoff backwards.
Clooten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clooten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clooten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whoddanikabollokoff backwards.
Clooten lands an uppercut.
Clooten is pressed up against the cage. Whoddanikabollokoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clooten down to the mat. Clooten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clooten clinches.
Clooten prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clooten gets through Whoddanikabollokoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff goes for a takedown attempt but Clooten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Clooten.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown but Clooten shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut there from Clooten.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooten tries to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.
Clooten drops Whoddanikabollokoff with a left and a right! Oh, Whoddanikabollokoff is hurt - Clooten dives into side control looking to finish!
Whoddanikabollokoff is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clooten has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Whoddanikabollokoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clooten lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clooten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Whoddanikabollokoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Clooten raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoddanikabollokoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clooten dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Clooten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Clooten cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a jab. Clooten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clooten.
Clooten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whoddanikabollokoff on the side of the head.
Clooten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clooten working the head with strikes.
Clooten grinds an elbow into Whoddanikabollokoff's temple.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to bench press Clooten off him but Clooten keeps the position.
Check out the look on Clooten's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clooten is chipping away with strikes.
Clooten scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to reverse the position.
Clooten is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whoddanikabollokoff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to work for a sweep but Clooten has mounted him!
Clooten landing punches.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clooten working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Whoddanikabollokoff taking shots to the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff is working to get back to half guard.
Clooten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clooten looking to finish Whoddanikabollokoff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whoddanikabollokoff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clooten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clooten is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Whoddanikabollokoff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets back to half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff has hold of Clooten's hands but Clooten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clooten connects with a nice short shot to Whoddanikabollokoff's temple.
Clooten lands strikes from half guard.
Clooten stops Whoddanikabollokoff from getting back to his feet.
Clooten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whoddanikabollokoff's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clooten lands a nice short elbow.
Clooten 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.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but Clooten postures up.
Clooten working Whoddanikabollokoff over with strikes.
Whoddanikabollokoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Clooten from advancing position.
Clooten is working for a kimura but Whoddanikabollokoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whoddanikabollokoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clooten manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooten keeping full guard, as Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass.
Clooten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clooten throwing strikes but missing.
Matt Clooten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whoddanikabollokoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoddanikabollokoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Clooten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clooten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clooten looks to land a right hand but Whoddanikabollokoff moved out of range.
Clooten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clooten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Clooten.
Clooten stops a takedown attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Clooten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clooten.
A short left from Clooten.
Clooten lands an uppercut.
A short right from Clooten.
Clooten lands an elbow inside.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clooten scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clooten.
Clooten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clooten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whoddanikabollokoff backwards.
Clooten connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clooten lands a hook that snaps the head of Whoddanikabollokoff backwards.
Clooten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whoddanikabollokoff up against the cage.
Clooten lands a body shot.
Clooten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clooten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clooten is looking for a triangle but Whoddanikabollokoff pushes his legs off easily.
Clooten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Clooten connects with a couple of short punches.
Clooten scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clooten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whoddanikabollokoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control the position but Clooten says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control but Clooten is keeping busy.
Clooten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clooten.
Clooten is working for a kimura but Whoddanikabollokoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Whoddanikabollokoff is pressing down on Clooten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooten is looking to work some ground and pound but Whoddanikabollokoff has wrist control.
Clooten won't allow Whoddanikabollokoff to get back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control the position.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clooten is one step ahead there.
Matt Clooten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clooten content to stall in guard here.
Clooten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clooten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A lazy left from Clooten finds it's target.
Clooten scores with the left hand. Whoddanikabollokoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a poor takedown
and Clooten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clooten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clooten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whoddanikabollokoff at a distance.
Clooten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clooten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Clooten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clooten 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Clooten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro Crop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Crop comes to the cage accompanied by PRIDE. Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride Fc Theme Song. Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Cro Crop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Crop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cro Crop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control but Cro Crop is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Cro Crop is keeping the position.
Emelianenko stands up over Cro Crop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cro Crop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Cro Crop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emelianenko prevents Cro Crop from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cro Crop keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cro Crop keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Cro Crop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko trying to control the pace.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emelianenko connects with a nice short shot to Cro Crop's temple.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Cro Crop's hands, connecting with Cro Crop's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cro Crop is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Emelianenko.
Cro Crop is rocked!
Emelianenko cracks Cro Crop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Cro Crop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko landing shots from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Emelianenko! Cro Crop is hurt baaadly! Emelianenko is firing away with more strikes - Cro Crop is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Mica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mica with that takedown attempt.
Mica looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mica is looking to clinch but Huerta is avoiding it.
Huerta fails with the takedown
and Mica counters with a shoot takedown. Huerta fights it but they end up in guard.
Mica won't allow Huerta to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huerta looking to control.
Huerta had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mica is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huerta Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mica's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huerta avoiding Mica 's attempts to control his hands.
Huerta working for a choke but Mica is defending well.
Mica wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huerta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta working for the choke.
Huerta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mica is defending well though. Huerta let's go of the attempt for now.
Mica trying to control the hands but Huerta breaks the grip.
Mica is really stuck here.
Mica wants to control his opponent's hands but Huerta gets his hands free.
Mica defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mica looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta avoiding Mica 's attempts to control his hands.
Huerta looking for the choke from the back.
Huerta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mica has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mica needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica wants to control his opponent's hands but Huerta gets his hands free.
Huerta keeps control of the position as Mica tries to break free.
Mica turns into Huerta and is now in his guard.
Mica is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mica gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huerta keeping moving, preventing Mica from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Mica just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Huerta fails with the takedown
and Mica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mica's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mica trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Mica passes Huerta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mica controlling the pace.
Mica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mica takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huerta is refusing to be controlled, as Mica sits in half guard.
Mica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mica content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mica's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Huerta is looking for a sweep. Mica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mica is taking a breather. Huerta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mica 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.
Mica fails with the takedown
and Huerta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Mica just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Huerta has his takedown stuffed
and Mica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Huerta!
Huerta tries to hold on but Mica pushes him away.
John Mica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huerta is looking to get to half guard.
Mica takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Mica there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huerta is trying to escape the mount.
Huerta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huerta is looking to get to half guard.
Mica content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica punching from mount but Huerta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mica looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mica tries to control but Huerta wriggling away.
Mica throws some wild stikes that Huerta manages to avoid easily.
Mica controlling from mount.
Mica seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huerta for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mica can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huerta is looking to escape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Mica just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mica is looking for a sweep.
Mica sneaks back into half guard.
Huerta prevents Mica from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica gets full guard.
Mica is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mica is on top in guard.
Huerta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mica wants to pass the guard but Huerta is keeping the position.
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mica can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mica trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta keeping full guard, as Mica tries to pass.
Huerta trying to keep a closed guard but Mica is proving a slippery customer.
Mica is stalling in the full guard.
Mica slips nicely into half guard.
Huerta actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta tries to roll over but Mica keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Mica will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mica bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Huerta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huerta is refusing to be controlled, as Mica sits in half guard.
Huerta scores with a few weak punches.
Huerta tries to get to full guard but Mica has control of the leg.
Mica tries to pass to full mount but Huerta defends it.
Huerta trying to control but Mica postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huerta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huerta looking to control.
Huerta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mica works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mica content to control rather than advance.
Huerta is trying to get back to full guard.
Mica has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Mica looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mica misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Huerta is trying to stand.
Huerta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mica throws some wild stikes that Huerta manages to avoid easily.
Huerta wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mica.
Mica sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica wants to control the pace but Huerta is squirming around nicely.
Mica content just to control the position here.
Mica lands with some strikes.
Huerta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mica thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Huerta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mica misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mica takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Huerta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mica avoids the attempt from Huerta to control.
Mica throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mica controlling the position easily from mount.
Mica has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fabio Huerta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica avoids the attempt from Huerta to control.
Mica controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mica, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mica!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson comes into the arena with Who Run This- 50 cent blaring out of the sound system. Metsonen has chosen - as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilson digs a good body shot into Metsonen's ribs.
Metsonen drops his hands momentarily and Neilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Neilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metsonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metsonen lands a jab to Neilson's midsection.
Nice shot by Neilson.
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!
Metsonen looks to clinch
and Neilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metsonen looks gassed!
Neilson scores with a jab. Metsonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neilson cracks Metsonen with a big right hand and Metsonen goes down!
Metsonen is rocked!
Neilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metsonen is still in real trouble! Can Neilson finish him?
Neilson wants to stand but Metsonen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metsonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Neilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neilson won't allow Metsonen to sweep him here.
Neilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Metsonen is retaining full guard.
Metsonen striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Neilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neilson stands up and waves to Metsonen to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen closes the distance and clinches up with Neilson, looking for a takedown. Metsonen pushes Neilson against the cage but Neilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metsonen misses with a takedown attempt - Neilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neilson works over Metsonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Neilson dips to his left and cracks Metsonen with an uppercut!
Neilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metsonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neilson.
Metsonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kevin Neilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neilson lands a with a good body shot.
Neilson drops Metsonen with a left right combo! Neilson follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Martti Metsonen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neilson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Neilson wants to control but Metsonen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson is really struggling to control Metsonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neilson just content to control the position.
Neilson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Metsonen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neilson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Metsonen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Neilson wants to control but Metsonen is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Neilson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Metsonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Neilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neilson stuffs the takedown.
Metsonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Metsonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metsonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neilson closes the distance and pushes Metsonen back into the cage.
Metsonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metsonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neilson.
Neilson lands with a shot to the body.
Neilson throws a combination. Metsonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Metsonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck for Metsonen with that takedown attempt.
Neilson jabs Metsonen right on the nose. Metsonen blinks but takes it well.
Neilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Neilson.
Neilson scores with a nice strike.
Neilson throws a left that rocks Metsonen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Neilson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Metsonen regain composure!
Metsonen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neilson scoring with punches from side control.
Metsonen is looking for a sweep.
Metsonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metsonen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Neilson working the head with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neilson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metsonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neilson.
Neilson with a hook.
Neilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Neilson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martti Metsonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kevin Neilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Neilson misses with a few strikes there.
Neilson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Metsonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metsonen misses with a wild body shot.
Metsonen misses with a takedown attempt - Neilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metsonen at a distance.
Neilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Metsonen should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Neilson coming out on top.
Metsonen moves forwards but Neilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Neilson lands a nice hook to Metsonen's body. Metsonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metsonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kevin Neilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neilson gets a clinch.
Neilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neilson swinging wilding here.
Neilson connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Metsonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metsonen walks into a left hand.
Neilson punishes Metsonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kevin Neilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsonen.
Neilson tests Metsonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metsonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Neilson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Metsonen.
Metsonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Neilson lands with a right hand.
Neilson lands a right hook to the body.
Metsonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metsonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neilson swivels and escapes.
Kevin Neilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
Neilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson has closed the distance and engaged Metsonen in a clinch.
Metsonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neilson.
Neilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsonen tries for a takedown but Neilson circles away easily
and Neilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Neilson lands a really nice looking cross but Metsonen seems unphased.
Metsonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metsonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neilson throws a lazy right hand but Metsonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neilson swinging wilding here.
Metsonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neilson.
Metsonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Neilson.
Metsonen moves away from the strike by Neilson.
Metsonen wants to clinch up but Neilson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen shoots in and drives through. Neilson sprawls well.
Metsonen takes one to the side of the head.
Metsonen moves out of range as Neilson strikes.
Neilson throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metsonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metsonen throws a right hand that Neilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Neilson also avoids with ease.
Neilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Metsonen throws a big shot that misses.
Neilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neilson stalks Metsonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Metsonen's face. Metsonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Metsonen closes the distance and clinches up with Neilson, looking for a takedown. Metsonen pushes Neilson against the cage but Neilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metsonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neilson connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neilson, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Neilson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neilson scores with a nice strike.
Neilson looks to land a left hand but Metsonen moved out of range nicely.
Neilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metsonen.
Neilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsonen can do to turn this around?
Neilson misses with the combination.
Metsonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Neilson.
Metsonen tries to clinch up but Neilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsonen shoots in and drives through. Neilson sprawls well.
Neilson throws a one two combo.
Metsonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsonen tries to clinch but Neilson moves out of range.
A jab from Neilson does it's job there.
Metsonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neilson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martti Metsonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Neilson. No joy for Metsonen on that attempt.
Neilson scores with a hook to the body. Metsonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Neilson. That snapped Metsonen's head back.
Neilson tries to clinch up.
Neilson tests Metsonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neilson scores with a one two! Metsonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Neilson finds it's target.
Metsonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Metsonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neilson connects with a looping right hand.
Metsonen walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metsonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neilson scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen closes the distance and clinches.
Metsonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Neilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neilson breaks from the clinch.
Neilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metsonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metsonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neilson avoids the body shot from Metsonen.
A left lands for Neilson.
Nice uppercut there from Neilson.
Neilson stuffs the takedown.
Kevin Neilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Metsonen.
Neilson lands with a cross.
Metsonen takes one to the side of the head.
Metsonen tries to clinch up but Neilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metsonen scores with a shot to the body.
Neilson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Metsonen should have avoided that one.
Metsonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neilson throws a combination. Metsonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Metsonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neilson controls Metsonen momentarily but Metsonen frees himself.
Metsonen working some strikes from top position.
Metsonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martti Metsonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neilson is trying to control the position but Metsonen postures up.
Neilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neilson wants to get back to his feet but Metsonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neilson working a defensive guard here.
Metsonen throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Metsonen does no damage.
Neilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metsonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsonen.
Neilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metsonen's hands.
Metsonen shoots in for a double leg but Neilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metsonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Neilson coming out on top.
Metsonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neilson.
Metsonen looks for a takedown but Neilson sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Neilson as he connects with a hook.
Metsonen is looking to clinch but Neilson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neilson throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Metsonen misses.
Metsonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metsonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metsonen walks into a left hand.
Neilson scores with a jab to the head.
Metsonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neilson with a hook.
Neilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Neilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metsonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Metsonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neilson breaks the clinch.
Metsonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Metsonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Neilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Neilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaeq Lauzou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lauzou - that will leave a mark!
Brown looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzou fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown ducks straight into an uppercut from Lauzou and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Brown maanges to regain guard straight away.
Brown is rocked!
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Lauzou finish him?
Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzou is stalling in the full guard.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Lauzou defends easily.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzou pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Brown 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.
Lauzou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lauzou controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Lauzou isn't that keen on the idea.
Lauzou controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lauzou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzou has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauzou controlling his opponent.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Lauzou controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lauzou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzou 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.
Jaeq Lauzou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauzou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown moves out of range as Lauzou throws a body kick.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lauzou gets back to full guard.
Lauzou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Lauzou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Lauzou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzou scoring with some ground and pound.
Lauzou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brown doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzou 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lauzou in particular looking to stall.
Lauzou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaeq Lauzou just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lauzou stuffs the takedown.
Lauzou scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Lauzou does no damage.
Lauzou misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lauzou does no damage.
Lauzou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lauzou lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lauzou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzou drops Brown with a left right combo! Lauzou follows him down to the ground into side control.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lauzou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lauzou taking a breather here.
Lauzou scoring with punches and elbows.
Lauzou is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems a little lost for a moment, as Lauzou dominates the positioning.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Lauzou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lauzou stands up.
Lauzou connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzou scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaeq Lauzou dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lauzou takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Jaeq Lauzou is winning the standup battle so far.
Lauzou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Lauzou tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lauzou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Lauzou sprawls well.
Lauzou misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzou sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lauzou tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lauzou moves into full guard.
Lauzou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaeq Lauzou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzou wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Lauzou has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaeq Lauzou!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Leggbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyle Leggbert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joh Jah!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah wants to clinch.
Leggbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jah avoids the head kick by Leggbert.
Leggbert throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
Leggbert throws a head kick that misses.
Jah tries to clinch but Leggbert moves out of range.
Jah has managed to clinch.
Jah lands a shoulder strike.
Jah prevents Leggbert from breaking the clinch.
Jah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jah has Leggbert pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jah.
Jah lands a body shot.
Jah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jah lands a body punch.
Leggbert is breathing heavily.
Jah lands a right hand.
Jah pushes Leggbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jah is trying to trip Leggbert. He has hold of a leg but Leggbert is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jah persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jah looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah working some strikes from top position.
Jah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leggbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jah trying to control but Leggbert is working from the bottom.
Jah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leggbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jah.
Jah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leggbert defends it well.
Jah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jah throwing shots but Leggbert is blocking nicely.
Leggbert looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah thowing shots but they're missing.
Jah throws some wild stikes that Leggbert manages to avoid easily.
Jah looking to ground and pound but Leggbert is blocking nicely.
Jah landing punches.
Jah dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jah working the ground and pound effectively.
Jah goes for an armbar but Leggbert turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leggbert.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Leggbert from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leggbert wanted to stand there but Jah had control of the position.
Jah is looking for a triangle but Leggbert pushes his legs off easily.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Jah pushes Leggbert off and scrambles back to his feet.
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.
Leggbert lands a high kick!
Jah clinches up with Leggbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Leggbert tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Jah lands an elbow that stopped Leggbert in his tracks for a moment.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Jah lands a left hand.
Jah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leggbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Leggbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leggbert throws a head kick that misses.
Jah fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leggbert throws a head kick that misses.
Jah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leggbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leggbert misses with a head kick.
Jah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leggbert to the mat! Leggbert manages to get full guard.
Jah pushes down on Leggbert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah 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.
Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leggbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leggbert tries to pull guard but Jah holds him up against the cage and eventually Leggbert drops back down to his feet.
Jah scores with a hook to the body.
Leggbert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leggbert has had enough of the clinch but Jah keeps him there for the moment.
Leggbert has had enough of the clinch but Jah keeps him there for the moment.
Jah lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Jah as the two fighters clinch.
Jah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leggbert prevents it.
A short right from Jah.
Jah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leggbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyle Leggbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Jah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leggbert tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah checks a low kick from Leggbert.
Jah closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Jah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jah pushes Leggbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leggbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jah lands with a right to the head.
Jah keeps control of Leggbert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jah lands with a left to the head.
Jah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leggbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leggbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jah lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Jah.
Jah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leggbert backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah presses Leggbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jah lands with a short shot to the head.
Jah gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leggbert taking some punishment here, with Jah in his half guard.
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!
Leggbert taking some punishment here, with Jah in his half guard.
Leggbert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jah wants to control but Leggbert is keeping him busy.
Leggbert wants to control but Jah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leggbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jah.
Jah stands up from half guard.
Leggbert throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leggbert keeping full guard, as Jah tries to pass.
Leggbert wants to stand and escape but Jah is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah scoring with some ground and pound.
Jah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leggbert's guard.
Leggbert is trying to maintain the position but Jah is very close to passing his half guard.
Leggbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jah.
Jah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jah wants to control but Leggbert is keeping him busy.
Leggbert wants to get back to his feet.
Joh Jah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leggbert defends it well.
Leggbert pushes Jah off looking to stand but Jah dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jah instigates a clinch.
Jah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leggbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Jah.
Jah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leggbert.
Jah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jah lands an uppercut.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jah drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jah is looking to stand up but Leggbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Leggbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jah clinches up against the cage.
Jah cracks Leggbert with a nice body shot.
Jah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Leggbert wants to break free but Jah has control.
Jah scores with a shoulder strike.
Jah lands a shoulder strike.
Jah cracks Leggbert with a nice body shot.
Jah controlling the action here for a moment.
Jah lands a shoulder strike.
Jah works on Leggbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Jah.
Jah just leaning against Leggbert, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Jah scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah looking for a takedown.
Leggbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Jah on the inside.
Jah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jah is working Leggbert over against the cage.
A short right from Jah.
Jah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jah lands with a right to the head.
Leggbert tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Leggbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Leggbert can't break the clinch.
Jah presses Leggbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jah.
Jah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants a takedown.
Leggbert can't break the clinch.
Jah working aggressively here.
Joh Jah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leggbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jah fails to pull guard.
Lyle Leggbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Jah.
Jah presses Leggbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jah.
A short left from Jah.
Leggbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Jah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jah lands with a right to the head.
Leggbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Jah cracks Leggbert with a nice body shot.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
Leggbert prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jah.
Jah is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leggbert taking a breather.
Jah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leggbert is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leggbert.
Leggbert can't break the clinch.
Jah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leggbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leggbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah can't find room to land a body shot as Leggbert controls the action.
Leggbert is looking to break free of the clinch but Jah has double underhooks.
Leggbert has had enough of the clinch but Jah keeps him there for the moment.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leggbert is trying to break free.
Leggbert tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
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.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jah has hold of one of Leggbert's legs. Leggbert is fighting the takedown attempt but Jah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leggbert is trying to control the position but Jah postures up.
Jah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leggbert is trying to control the position but Jah postures up.
Jah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leggbert is trying to keep Jah in close.
Jah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crunch! Leggbert slams his shin into Jah's torso.
Jah closes the distance and clinches.
Jah stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jah throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leggbert throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Leggbert.
Leggbert misses with a head kick.
Lyle Leggbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah presses Leggbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jah works on Leggbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Leggbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Jah.
Jah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leggbert backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jah.
Jah taking a breather.
Leggbert is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Jah pushes Leggbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jah lands with a short shot to the head.
Jah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
Jah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jah lands a right hand.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leggbert.
Jah manages to pull guard.
Leggbert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Jah pushes Leggbert off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jah drives through and clinches with Leggbert against the cage.
Jah lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Jah.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leggberts head.
Leggbert gets underhooks to prevent Jah's takedown attempt.
Leggbert tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
Leggbert blocks an uppercut.
Jah pushes Leggbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leggbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Jah lands an uppercut.
Leggbert wants to get back to striking at distance but Jah won't allow it.
Jah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leggbert or not.
Jah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jah pushes Leggbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jah pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leggbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Jah lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jah.
Jah lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jah.
Jah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leggbert backwards.
Jah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leggbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Leggbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jah misses with the head strike.
Leggbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jah fails to land.
Nice body punch from Jah.
Jah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jah throws a punch but it's blocked by Leggbert.
Jah struggles to land a body shot inside as Leggbert controls his hands.
Leggbert is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Jah swings wildly with an uppercut but Leggbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah struggles to land a body shot inside as Leggbert controls his hands.
Leggbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leggbert throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Leggbert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leggbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Leggbert, not yet.
Jah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leggbert is keeping the position for now.
Jah won't allow Leggbert to sweep him here.
Jah looking to pass the guard.
Jah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leggbert, up you get!
Jah wants to clinch up but Leggbert keeps it at a distance.
Jah feints and as Leggbert raises his hands in defense, Jah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leggbert keeping full guard, as Jah tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Jah dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jah tries to clinch there but Leggbert circles away.
Jah misses with a takedown attempt - Leggbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leggbert throws a sloppy head kick and Jah moves out of range easily.
Jah moves into the clinch successfully.
Jah swings wildly with an uppercut but Leggbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leggbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leggbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lyle Leggbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Jah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leggbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jah can't find room to land a body shot as Leggbert controls the action.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jah.
Jah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leggbert is trying to break the clinch but Jah has him pressed against the cage.
Leggbert trying to control the position but instead, Jah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leggbert into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leggbert can't break the clinch.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leggbert blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jah on the inside.
Jah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leggbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Leggbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Leggbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leggbert lands a head kick. Jah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leggbert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leggbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Jah.
Jah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leggbert throws a head kick that Jah semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leggbert. That's going to slow Jah down.
Jah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leggbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah avoids the head kick by Leggbert.
Leggbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Leggbert throws a head kick that misses.
Jah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joh Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leggbert.
Leggbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leggbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jah punching from mount but Leggbert doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Leggbert regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Leggbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leggbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jah chips away with some ground and pound.
Jah is in close to Leggbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leggbert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jah rushes Leggbert and presses him up against the cage.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Jah tries a body shot but Leggbert blocks it.
Jah misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah scores with a shoulder strike.
Leggbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah is trying to stall.
Leggbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leggbert lands with a slapping head kick.
Jah wants to clinch.
Jah has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jah.
Jah tries to throw a body punch but Leggbert avoids it by throwing Jah back against the cage.
Jah keeps control of Leggbert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jah just leaning against Leggbert, taking a breather.
Lyle Leggbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jah missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jah.
Joh Jah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jah has Leggbert pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Leggbert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joh Jah!
Joh Jah is the new light heavyweight champion!
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