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SFC 38 - Aeacuson vs. Manhoef PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raddick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's entrance music is ill bill - war is my destiny. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raddick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries for a takedown but McGinty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins wants to sweep but McGinty has passed to side control!
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
McGinty is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
McGinty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jenkins wants to sweep but McGinty has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGinty tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
McGinty trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGinty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenkins. That's going to slow McGinty down.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGinty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGinty.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
McGinty jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with McGinty around his waist. McGinty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but McGinty keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGinty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raddick Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by McGinty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
McGinty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGinty is one step ahead there.
McGinty wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
McGinty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGinty decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty scores with a nice strike.
McGinty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGinty tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins tries to bench press McGinty off him but McGinty keeps the position.
McGinty decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jenkins to his feet.
McGinty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spoon McGinty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
McGinty misses with a wild combination.
McGinty throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinty lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
so McGinty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGinty wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
McGinty wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty postures up.
McGinty wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
McGinty 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.
McGinty looking to pass the guard.
McGinty works a leg free and moves into half 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.
McGinty trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGinty connects with the punch.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGinty throws a series of strikes that have Jenkins backpedaling.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raddick Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGinty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGinty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGinty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinty keeps working.
McGinty is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGinty avoid being mounted?
McGinty kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGinty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGinty.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Spoon McGinty has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGinty is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spoon McGinty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGinty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and McGinty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGinty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins prevents McGinty from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinty 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.
McGinty keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
McGinty looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. McGinty quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McGinty celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spoon McGinty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by It's time for war. Gunnar Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Jensen misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Jensen there.
Jensen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winner circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner takes one on the button.
Gunnar Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winner's head.
Jensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jensen lands with a right hand.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winner manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Jensen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen tests Winner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner.
Winner tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Winner.
Jensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winner drops back looking for a leg! Jensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jensen manages to kick Winner off! Winner jumps back into Jensen's guard.
Winner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jensen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to stand up but Winner is controlling him.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winner 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.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Winner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winner at a distance.
Winner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jensen shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huey Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Jensen.
Jensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jensen throws a series of strikes that have Winner backpedaling.
Jensen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Winner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Jensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jensen misses with a double jab
and Winner counters with a shoot takedown. Jensen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winner, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Winner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Jensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Jensen.
Winner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winner closes the distance and pushes Jensen back into the cage.
Jensen is trying to break free.
Winner tries a knee to the head but Jensen blocks it.
Jensen is pressed up against the cage. Winner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jensen down to the mat. Jensen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jensen scores with a jab to the head.
Winner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jensen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jensen fails with the takedown
and Winner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jensen's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Jensen keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen wants to stand up but Winner is controlling him.
Jensen can't keep his opponent in guard - Winner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winner wants to work for an arm triangle but Jensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jensen has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Jensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Winner.
Jensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Winner.
Jensen is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jensen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winner wants to pass to mount but Jensen is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Jensen.
Nice cross by Jensen.
Jensen lands a really nice looking cross but Winner seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Jensen lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Jensen.
Jensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Jensen.
Danga de danga de dang - Jensen scores with a four punch combination!
Winner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jensen.
Nice takedown defense from Jensen. No joy for Winner on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Jensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Winner shoots in but Jensen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winner shoots in but no luck this time.
Jensen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Jensen.
Winner tries to move into range but Jensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jensen throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Jensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jensen throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
A head kick by Jensen misses
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jensen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jensen breaks from the clinch.
Jensen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunnar Jensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winner circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner clinches.
Winner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jensen is pressed up against the cage. Winner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jensen down to the mat. Jensen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
Jensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jensen with a hook.
Winner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jensen lands a really nice looking cross but Winner seems unphased.
Jensen tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jensen catches Winner right on the button with a cross.
Winner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jensen lands a jab.
Jensen works over Winner's head and body with a nice combination.
Winner takes one to the chin there.
Jensen scores with a shot to the body.
Jensen throws a good cross that connects.
Jensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jensen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Winner is looking for a triangle but Jensen pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to stand but Winner is controlling from the bottom.
Winner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jensen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winner's guard.
Winner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jensen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Winner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jensen's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jensen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Jensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jensen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Jensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by All My Life. Davids has chosen Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Davids!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Davids saw it coming and moves away.
Davids shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Davids moves out of range easily.
Davids avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davids moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Davids stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Richards follows into mount!
It looks like Ruud Davids has been cut.
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!
Davids is working to get back to half guard.
Davids defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richards.
Richards prevents Davids from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Davids tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Davids slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davids manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Davids closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Davids with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davids prevents Richards from improving his position.
Richards works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davids 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.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Davids is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davids trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davids won't allow Richards to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richards misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davids in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davids thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Davids tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davids looks gassed!
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards darts in and clinches Davids up against the cage.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davids being controlled against the cage.
Davids is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harry Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Davids.
Davids jumps guard but Richards stands there with Davids around his waist. Davids gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Davids avoids the damage to the body.
Davids wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davids avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Davids's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Davids's head.
Harry Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davids thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Davids tries to clinch up.
Davids drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davids avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards looking for a guillotine here but Davids defends easily.
Richards controls Davids momentarily but Davids frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards wants to stand up but Davids is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davids working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Davids is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards wants to control from the top but Davids keeps moving.
Davids wants to improve his position but instead Richards has moved into half guard.
Davids is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards decides to return to a standing position.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davids on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Richards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davids takes a step back to recover.
Richards tries to clinch there but Davids circles away.
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Ruud Davids's cut even more.
Davids takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davids changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Richards here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Davids fails with the takedown.
Harry Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Davids.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Davids shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davids takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards thuds a left hand into Davids's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Harry Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Davids walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davids takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards throws a head kick but Davids moves out of range.
Davids on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davids throws a sloppy head kick
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Davids throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Davids takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davids throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davids off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Davids shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruud Davids's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards looks for the body kick but Davids saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards misses with a double jab
and Davids moves into the clinch.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davids.
Davids managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Davids blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davids works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davids is controlling him.
Davids slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davids cracks Richards with a big right hand but Richards just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davids tries to score with some ground and pound. Richards controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Richards is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davids's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Davids.
Davids trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Richards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Davids moves nicely into side control.
Davids trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards gets back to half guard.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Davids throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davids is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richards reverses the position - he's now on top in Davids's guard.
Richards is looking to stand up but Davids won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
Richards stands and steps away. Davids gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruud Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davids dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick
and Davids counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Davids shoots in.
Davids closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davids lands in his opponent's guard.
Davids trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Davids is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards stands up and waves to Davids to follow him.
No luck for Davids with that takedown attempt.
Harry Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Davids.
Richards throws a series of punches but Davids moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruud Davids comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Baz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Schalk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Schalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Baz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schalk is fending him off so far but Baz persists. Nope, Schalk circles away and we're back to standing.
Schalk throws a left that rocks Baz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Schalk dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Baz regain composure!
Schalk scoring with punches from side control.
Baz is rocked!
Baz is trying to get back to half guard.
Baz is still in real trouble! Can Schalk finish him?
Schalk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baz is trying to escape and Schalk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schalk! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Schalk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pain Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Pain Killer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vessey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Pain Killer prevents Vessey from standing back up.
Vessey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vessey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Pain Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vessey 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.
Vessey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Pain Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vessey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vessey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Pain Killer has passed into half guard!
Vessey blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vessey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vessey is not content to let The Pain Killer control the position.
The Pain Killer thows an elbow strike that misses. Vessey gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. The Pain Killer doesn't seem too bothered but Vessey quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! The Pain Killer is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! The Pain Killer really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Vessey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mornier 4 Life by Imposs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Herb Hurt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George St Pierre's chin.
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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, Herb Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St Pierre rushes Hurt and presses him up against the cage.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Hurt won't allow it.
Hurt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hurt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Hurt is keeping the position.
St Pierre won't allow Hurt to get back to his feet.
St Pierre trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a strike but Hurt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hurt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Hurt in a clinch.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hurt regains guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hurt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Hurt didn't expect that.
St Pierre trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurt is retaining full guard.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurt pushes St Pierre off and gets back to his feet.
Hurt tries to clinch
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herb Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Pierre looks gassed!
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Hurt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hurt pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
Hurt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters by clinching up.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Hurt holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
St Pierre keeps control of Hurt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hurt manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Hurt won't allow it.
Hurt prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hurt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herb Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre has Hurt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hurt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Hurt won't allow it.
St Pierre jumps guard but Hurt stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Pierre looking for a takedown.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Hurt holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Hurt stops a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Hurt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Hurt didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt pushes St Pierre off and gets back to his feet.
Hurt shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
St Pierre pushes Hurt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurt pulls guard.
Hurt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hurt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hurt stops a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Hurt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurt showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Hurt has managed to pass to side control instead.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St Pierre trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hurt postures up.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Hurt isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Hurt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurt lands a nice shot to the head.
Hurt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre wants to control but Hurt is having none of it.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Hurt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hurt shoots in for a double leg but St Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from St Pierre.
Hurt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurt lands a head kick!
Hurt throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands a jab to Hurt's midsection.
Herb Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurt closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
St Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Hurt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre works over Hurt's head and body with a nice combination.
St Pierre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurt closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Hurt didn't expect that.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
Hurt is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Hurt dodges it nicely.
Hurt wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Hurt 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.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre prevents Hurt from improving his position.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre misses with a wild combination.
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre looks to land a body kick but Hurt moved away.
Hurt misses with a double jab
and St Pierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Pierre has Hurt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hurt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt stands up and waves to St Pierre to follow him.
Hurt tries to clinch up
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hurt won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Hurt defends.
St Pierre laying and praying for a moment but Hurt takes advantage and regains half guard.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Hurt recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dunhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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148 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Dunhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunhill throws a head kick that Richardson semi-blocks.
It looks like Liam Richardson has been cut.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Dunhill.
Dunhill misses with a head kick.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunhill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Dunhill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunhill misses with a two punch combination.
Dunhill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunhill tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Dunhill.
Dunhill thuds his shin into the meat of Richardson's side.
Dunhill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunhill cracks the inside of Richardson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunhill tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunhill. Dunhill obviously looking to wear him down.
Richardson looks gassed!
Dunhill takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunhill connects with a knee to the head.
Dunhill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunhill.
Dunhill moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Dunhill shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Dunhill is trying to get back to full guard.
Richardson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunhill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richardson prevents Dunhill from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunhill trying to control from the bottom.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Dunhill is defending well.
Dunhill is defending against the submission attempts here by Richardson.
Richardson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunhill defends it well.
Richardson is keen to just control but Dunhill is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dunhill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunhill scores with a push kick.
Dunhill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mickey Dunhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunhill.
Dunhill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dunhill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunhill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richardson to the mat! Richardson manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson 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.
Richardson is looking for a triangle here but Dunhill uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Richardson tries to bench press Dunhill off him but Dunhill keeps the position.
Dunhill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunhill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Dunhill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richardson on the ground.
Richardson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dunhill's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dunhill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Richardson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Dunhill circles away easily
and Dunhill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunhill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunhill moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Dunhill misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dunhill.
Dunhill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunhill.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Dunhill.
Dunhill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunhill wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richardson is working for a guillotine from mount but Dunhill frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson looking to control but Dunhill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunhill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunhill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dunhill tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to advance to mount but Dunhill denies him.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Dunhill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunhill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dunhill tries to stand and escape but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liam Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunhill won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richardson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richardson 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.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Dunhill from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dunhill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richardson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dunhill's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Richardson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dunhill feints and then cracks Richardson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
Dunhill moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Richardson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunhill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunhill breaks from the clinch.
Dunhill tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunhill tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunhill misses with a kick to the body.
Dunhill moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunhill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson works his way into full mount!
Richardson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dunhill turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Richardson off and cradles Dunhill's limp body as Richardson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Liam Richardson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winston Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Steel defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Winston Steel has been cut.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.
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!
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Winston Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a leg kick.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat.
Stevenson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Steel works over Stevenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Steel tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Stevenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Steel has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
Stevenson throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winston Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Joseph Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel fails with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
Steel blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel closes the distance but Stevenson moves to the side
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Steel misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stevenson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Steel blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Joseph Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Steel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into rage.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Stevenson works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevenson throws a nice head kick!
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Stevenson.
Steel throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Steel fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winston Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Stevenson lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Winston Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Steel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Stevenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Stevenson prevents Steel from improving position.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Steel drags him back down.
Steel tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Stevenson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Joseph Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeacuson comes into the arena with "Cloud Connected" by In Flames blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with a series of wild punches.
Aeacuson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aeacuson throws a big shot that misses.
Aeacuson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aeacuson shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Aeacuson pushes Manhoef up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aeacuson.
Aeacuson is stalling here.
Manhoef wants to get back to striking at distance but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Aeacuson taking a breather.
Aeacuson tries to score a body lock takedown but Manhoef shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manhoef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aeacuson has him pressed against the cage.
Aeacuson has hold of one of Manhoef's legs. Manhoef is fighting the takedown attempt but Aeacuson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aeacuson looking to pass the guard.
Aeacuson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aeacuson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but Aeacuson is having none of it.
Aeacuson thows a big elbow that misses.
Aeacuson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as Aeacuson tries to pass.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhoef swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef slips under a jab.
Aeacuson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aeacuson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhoef throws a lazy right hand but Aeacuson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Manhoef jabs at Aeacuson's body.
Manhoef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aeacuson in his tracks.
It looks like Telamon Aeacuson has been cut.
Aeacuson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manhoef to the mat! Manhoef manages to get full guard.
Aeacuson is breathing heavily.
Manhoef wriggles free and stands up.
Aeacuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aeacuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manhoef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aeacuson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Telamon Aeacuson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aeacuson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manhoef misses with a body shot.
Aeacuson misses with a double jab
and Manhoef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manhoef darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manhoef throws a good cross that connects.
Aeacuson is rocked!
Aeacuson clinches but Manhoef breaks the clinch
and Manhoef counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Aeacuson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Aeacuson goes down! Can Manhoef finish him!?
Telamon Aeacuson's cut is getting worse.
Manhoef trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aeacuson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aeacuson seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Aeacuson misses.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Aeacuson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aeacuson throws a hook to the side of Manhoef's head but Manhoef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aeacuson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aeacuson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aeacuson tries to clinch up.
Aeacuson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aeacuson has him pressed against the cage.
Manhoef wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aeacuson throws a head punch that misses.
Manhoef breaks from the clinch.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Aeacuson goes down! Can Manhoef finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
Aeacuson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Manhoef and sends Aeacuson crashing to the mat! Manhoef follows him down to the mat - Aeacuson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Telamon Aeacuson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
It looks like Manhoef is going to stand back up.
Manhoef postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aeacuson to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Telamon Aeacuson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aeacuson tries to clinch but Manhoef moves away
and Manhoef counters with a stiff right hand.
Telamon Aeacuson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aeacuson circles away quickly and effectively.
Aeacuson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manhoef counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aeacuson thinking.
Aeacuson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manhoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aeacuson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aeacuson needs to keep his hands up - Manhoef had a free shot at his head there.
Manhoef digs a good hook to Aeacuson's body.
Aeacuson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Telamon Aeacuson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Manhoef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aeacuson at a distance.
Manhoef lunges at Aeacuson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aeacuson's hand.
Aeacuson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhoef lands a nice hook to Aeacuson's body. Aeacuson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manhoef is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aeacuson rather than just go for the knockout.
Manhoef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with the left hand. Aeacuson knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Manhoef blocks the low kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Manhoef and sends Aeacuson crashing to the mat! Manhoef follows him down to the mat - Aeacuson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Manhoef tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Manhoef throws a series of strikes that have Aeacuson backpedaling.
Jeez, Telamon Aeacuson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Manhoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aeacuson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manhoef takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Aeacuson has his takedown stuffed
and Manhoef counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Aeacuson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aeacuson tries to clinch but Manhoef moves away
and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Aeacuson avoids them all with ease.
Aeacuson clinches but Manhoef breaks the clinch
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aeacuson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Telamon Aeacuson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aeacuson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Aeacuson throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Aeacuson moves out of range.
Aeacuson throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it.
Manhoef takes a swing at Aeacuson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a left to the body.
Manhoef lands with an uppercut that bounces Aeacuson off the cage and back into rage.
Aeacuson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manhoef to score with a decent uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Telamon Aeacuson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melvin Manhoef!
Melvin Manhoef is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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