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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiff Needell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Grant has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiff Needell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Grant and Needell goes tumbling to the canvas! Grant follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Needell is rocked!
It looks like Tiff Needell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Oh Needell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Needell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Needell square on the jaw! Damn, Needell is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ted Grant!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samir Pashto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Burns (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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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samir Pashto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Burns!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Pashto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pashto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pashto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pashto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pashto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Burns has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pashto is looking to defend but Burns has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pashto! Burns pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pashto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Burns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between devan little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, devan little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Schuman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
little looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
little takes a shot to the body in his stride.
little shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schuman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schuman lands in his opponent's guard.
little is breathing heavily.
Schuman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on little, up you get!
little tries to clinch but Schuman moves out of range.
little has his takedown stuffed
and Schuman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in little's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuman content to stall in guard here.
Schuman landing with the ground and pound.
little is wriggling around but Schuman manages to pass to half guard.
Schuman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schuman controlling the action here.
little pushes Schuman off looking to stand but Schuman dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
little flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schuman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schuman lands strikes from half guard.
Schuman moves into full mount! little won't be happy about that!
Schuman working little over with strikes here.
Schuman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
little is desperately trying to improve his position but Schuman has a good base and remains in mount.
Schuman with good strikes from the mount here!
little has given up his back.
Schuman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! little taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Schuman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Semi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Semi Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Freese slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Freese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Freese is out of range.
Freese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva misses with a combination
and Freese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva looks to land a combination but Freese avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination but Freese avoids it well.
Freese slips under a jab.
Freese missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freese moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Freese.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Freese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Freese dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Freese looks gassed!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freese counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Freese misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freese slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva swings for the body but Freese moves out of range.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Freese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Freese moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Freese takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freese drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva connects with a stiff jab that staggers Freese - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semi Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Sap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Animal I've Become. Bruce Banner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Sap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Banner.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner swinging wilding here.
Sap shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner lands with a right hand.
Sap missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner moves out of range as Sap strikes.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner lands a left and a right that sends Sap crashing to the canvas! Banner dives into mount looking to finish!
Sap is rocked!
Banner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Sap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner stands up from mount. Strange move.
Banner throws an overhand right that has Sap reeling! Banner follows up with more punches and Sap is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Vera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vera looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorrance is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Dorrance doesn't manage to clinch there - Vera circles away.
Dorrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorrance lands a high kick to the side of Vera's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dorrance dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Forrest Vera has been cut.
Vera working a defensive guard here.
Dorrance wants to get up but he can't break Vera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dorrance trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorrance stands up from Vera's guard - Dorrance perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance closes the distance and pushes Vera back into the cage.
Dorrance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dorrance lands an elbow just above Vera 's eye.
Dorrance can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Dorrance.
Dorrance tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorrance changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Dorrance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorrance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dorrance lands an elbow inside that Vera shrugs off.
Dorrance lands an elbow that stopped Vera in his tracks for a moment.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance prevents the takedown attempt.
Dorrance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorrance has managed to clinch.
Vera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dorrance landing knees to the head.
Dorrance lands a nice elbow.
Come on Dorrance - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dorrance lands a nice knee to the body.
Dorrance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorrance manages to pull guard.
Vera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorrance is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorrance has escaped and now he's on top!
Dorrance tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera 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.
Dorrance stops Vera from standing up.
Vera being controlled here, momentarily.
Dorrance wants to stand but Vera is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Vera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dorrance wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Dorrance forces Vera back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vera jumps guard but Dorrance stands there with Vera around his waist. Vera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head.
Dorrance connects with a knee to the head.
Dorrance scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dorrance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Vera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dorrance has managed to clinch.
Dorrance connects with a knee to the head.
Vera looking for a takedown.
Vera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dorrance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorrance.
Vera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dorrance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dorrance scores with a knee to the head.
Dorrance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vera blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorrance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vera has a couple of punches blocked by Dorrance.
Dorrance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vera's face.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorrance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorrance is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dorrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmund Dorrance is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorrance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Dorrance is pressed up against the cage. Vera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorrance down to the mat. Dorrance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Vera.
Vera throws a lazy body kick
and Dorrance counters with a good, hard body kick but Vera shrugs it off.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorrance as he avoids it easily.
Dorrance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorrance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorrance tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Dorrance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forrest Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera stops a takedown attempt from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a knee to the head.
Dorrance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dorrance with a knee to the head.
Dorrance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vera taking a breather.
Dorrance lands a knee to the body.
Dorrance tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
Vera lands a takedown into guard.
Vera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorrance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vera shoots in and drives through. Dorrance sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorrance is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorrance lands a nice knee to the body.
Dorrance creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vera's defenses.
Dorrance landing knees to the head.
Dorrance tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorrance keeps control of Vera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorrance landing knees to the head.
Dorrance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dorrance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorrance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera trying to control the position but instead, Dorrance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vera into the cage.
A knee to the head by Dorrance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vera tries for a takedown but Dorrance manages to get underhooks.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorrance breaks the clinch.
Dorrance tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Vera tries for a takedown but Dorrance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorrance swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Dorrance tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vera counters with a one-two to the body.
Dorrance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorrance controls Vera momentarily but Vera frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dorrance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Vera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dorrance is looking to clinch.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorrance counters by moving into the clinch.
Dorrance lands a damaging elbow.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Dorrance is controlling the position.
Dorrance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dorrance looking for a takedown.
Dorrance pulls guard effortlessly.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorrance wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dorrance uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance clinches but Vera breaks the clinch
and Vera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dorrance with a knee to the head.
Dorrance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorrance has closed the distance and engaged Vera in a clinch.
Vera takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Dorrance.
Dorrance tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorrance wants to stall.
Dorrance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorrance prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dorrance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Dorrance goes for a takedown attempt but Vera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Dorrance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dorrance wants to clinch but Vera slips to the side
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Dorrance fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorrance kicks Vera off and gets to his feet.
Vera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorrance tries to sprawl out of it but Vera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorrance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera wants to clinch but Dorrance slips to the side
and Dorrance counters with a solid body kick.
Dorrance tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance is looking to clinch.
Dorrance clinches up against the cage.
Dorrance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vera's face.
Dorrance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Dorrance has him pressed against the cage.
Vera prevents the takedown attempt.
Vera trying to control the position but instead, Dorrance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vera into the cage.
Vera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Dorrance with a knee to the head.
Dorrance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorrance.
Vera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dorrance misses with a knee strike.
Dorrance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorrance wants the takedown. Vera is fighting it off but Dorrance persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vera's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera working a defensive guard here.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Dorrance defends easily.
Vera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edmund Dorrance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Dorrance defends easily.
Dorrance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dorrance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorrance, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dorrance!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J F Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Human(e) Meat (The Flensing of Sandor Katz). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, J F Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houle tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houle.
Houle takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Houle works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like J F Houle has been cut.
Houle is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones cracks Houle with an uppercut from hell and Houle crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Houle is rocked!
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stays in close to Houle's body and controls the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Houle's guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Houle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Houle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones avoids the attempt from Houle to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Houle from getting the reversal.
Houle wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Houle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Houle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marcus Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Houle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houle's head.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houle.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houle moves away.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Houle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Houle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones clobbers Houle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Houle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Houle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Houle out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauce Money Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sauce Money Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Clark misses with a hook. Money Jr ducked under it nicely.
Money Jr slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Money Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a hook. Money Jr ducked under it nicely.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark throws a series of punches but Money Jr moves out of range.
Money Jr shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Money Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Money Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Money Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauce Money Jr.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Money Jr in his tracks.
Money Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money Jr slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark defending well as Money Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Joe Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Money Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark misses with a hook.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Money Jr.
A big right from Clark misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right and a left that Money Jr avoids nicely.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Money Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Money Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Money Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Money Jr won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Money Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Money Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Money Jr backpedaling.
Money Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Money Jr content just to control the position here.
Clark tries to lock up and control but Money Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Money Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clark pushes Money Jr off looking to stand but Money Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Money Jr is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Money Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Money Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Money Jr.
Money Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money Jr is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Money Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark swinging wilding here.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark works Money Jr's body with a nice hook.
Money Jr is breathing heavily.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Money Jr sprawling to the canvas. Clark follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Money Jr hang on?
It looks like Sauce Money Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Money Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money Jr is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark trying to control the pace.
Clark tries to stand but can't do so whilst Money Jr controls his leg.
Clark trying to control the action but Money Jr is working from the bottom.
Money Jr wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
Clark uses his free foot to push down on Money Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Money Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Money Jr is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Money Jr tries to hold on but Clark postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauce Money Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clark tests Money Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Money Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Money Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark tries to bum rush Money Jr with a series of wild strikes but Money Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Money Jr misses with a body kick.
Clark throws a right and a left that Money Jr avoids nicely.
Money Jr shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Money Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Money Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauce Money Jr.
Money Jr moves out of range as Clark strikes.
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.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Money Jr moves away and avoids it.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Money Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Money Jr.
Money Jr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Money Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Joe Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Money Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Money Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark has control of Money Jr's left arm, preventing Money Jr from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Money Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Money Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Money Jr controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clark stops Money Jr from getting back to his feet.
Money Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Money Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Money Jr managing to control the position.
Money Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sauce Money Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clark!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes into the arena with Nine Inch Nails - The Great Destroyer blaring out of the sound system. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big D!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by D.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
D dodges the punch combination from Kennedy.
D slips a straight right by Kennedy.
D gets the takedown into side control.
D swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into D's guard.
D trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
D wants to stand up but Kennedy is controlling him.
Kennedy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
D will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
D looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
D trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
D looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennedy is fending him off so far but D persists. Nope, Kennedy circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
D ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
D drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy!
D tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
D is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is looking for a sweep.
D is letting Kennedy control him for a moment.
D tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
D is working hard here to advance position.
D being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
D struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
D is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oooh a lovely combination from Kennedy sends D down but not out. Kennedy dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Big D has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy blocks the strikes from D.
D is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy takes a little break here. D wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
D tries to bench press Kennedy off him but Kennedy keeps the position.
D misses with an elbow from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Kennedy stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy blocks the strikes from D.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kennedy takes a little break here. D wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jeff Kennedy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kennedy and sends D crashing to the mat! Kennedy follows him down to the mat - D regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
D is rocked!
Kennedy controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
D looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy is pressing down on D's thigh, looking to free his foot. D is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kennedy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for D!
D keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big D's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
D dodges the punch combination from Kennedy.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy lands a jab-cross combination.
D shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than D was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy working to try and regain half guard.
Kennedy regains half guard.
D is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kennedy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy has his hands on D's head, controlling the position.
D is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kennedy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kennedy has escaped and now he's on top!
Kennedy controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kennedy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
D punching from the bottom.
Kennedy is thwarting D's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. D manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy is pushing down on D's leg trying to pass to half guard. D is fighting to maintain full guard but Kennedy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kennedy stalling.
D tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kennedy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
D is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big D's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeff Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kennedy but Kennedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but D avoids it well.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeff Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kennedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
D takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
D walks into a jab.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy cracks D with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends D sprawling to the canvas. Kennedy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can D hang on?
Oh D is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
D wants to control the action here but instead Kennedy manages to pass to full mount!
D seems to have got his legs back now.
Kennedy controlling his opponent.
D is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D tries to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
D is looking to improve his position but Kennedy isn't that keen on the idea.
Kennedy controlling his opponent.
D is trying to escape the mount.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D tries to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Big D's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kennedy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends D sprawling to the canvas! D rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kennedy finish him?!
D is rocked!
D bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D with the ground and pound but Kennedy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
D not landing any meaningful shots this time.
D is looking for a kimura here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kennedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from D.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D stops Kennedy from standing up.
Kennedy pulls D in close to his closed guard and prevents D from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
D trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy is trying to control the position but D postures up.
D passes Kennedy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
D is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.
D prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but D is very close to passing his half guard.
Jeff Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
D takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
D tries to pass to full mount but Kennedy defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but D is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kennedy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
D shoots in for a double leg but Kennedy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 43:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Kennedy!
Jeff Kennedy is the new heavyweight champion!
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