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UEC 38:Adams V.S. Do PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Wii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wii comes into the arena with TUF blaring out of the sound system. Eric Cartman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Wii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cartman lands a left and a right that sends Wii crashing to the canvas! Cartman dives into mount looking to finish!
Wii is rocked!
It looks like Luigi Wii has been cut.
Wii really wants to buck Cartman off and get back to his feet.
Oh Wii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wii is trying desperately to improve position.
Wii is working hard here to advance position.
Wii seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Cartman controlling his opponent.
Wii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cartman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wii is breathing heavily.
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.
Wii regains half guard.
Wii tries to get to full guard but Cartman has control of the leg.
Wii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wii is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luigi Wii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartman swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wii fails with the takedown.
Wii shoots for a takedown but Cartman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wii moves in looking to clinch but Cartman pushes him off.
Wii fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Wii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Wii doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartman circles away.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wii but Wii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartman stuffs the takedown.
Eric Cartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wii shoots for a takedown but Cartman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cartman misses with a combination
and Wii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartman's guard.
Wii works his way into side control.
Wii tries for a kimura but Cartman is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wii tries to move to mount but Cartman blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Wii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luigi Wii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartman is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wii stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Cartman. No joy for Wii on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a combination
and Wii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartman's guard.
Cartman keeping full guard, as Wii tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cartman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wii shoots in for a takedown but Cartman shows good takedown defense.
Wii tries to clinch up.
Wii is looking to clinch but Cartman is avoiding it.
Cartman moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wii goes down! Can Cartman finish him!?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wii wants to sweep but no luck.
Wii looking for a guillotine here but Cartman defends easily.
Cartman stays in close to Wii's body and controls the position.
Wii 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.
Cartman wants to stand but Wii is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Wii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartman is one step ahead there.
Wii working a defensive guard here.
Cartman wants to stand but Wii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luigi Wii.
I think Wii 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Cartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Sweat The Technique. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young avoids the head kick by Cannon.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cannon backs up against the cage.
Young decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Young is pressing down on Cannon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cannon is holding on for now.
Young passes to side control.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Cannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cannon is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Young trying to control the position but Cannon is working away.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Young off and has taken his back!
Cannon tries to get the hooks in deep but Young pushed the leg off.
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.
Cannon avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
Young is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Young tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Young regains half guard.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Young moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cannon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cannon stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Cannon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cannon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cannon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannon wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Young has his foot on Cannon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cannon works his way back into a safe position though.
Young tries to strike from the bottom.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Cannon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Young dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cannon tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cannon is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Young shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cannon's guard.
Young scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Cannon being controlled here, momentarily.
Young won't allow Cannon to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Young wants to pass the guard but Cannon is keeping the position.
Young works over Cannon with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two 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.
Cannon is looking to stand back up but Young counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cannon.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Cannon is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Young trying to control from half guard but Cannon is working away.
Cannon pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Cannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cannon is defending against the submission attempts here by Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young not doing much here.
Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young is controlling the pace.
Young is keen to just control but Cannon is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Young just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cannon misses with a combination
and Young counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannon closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Cannon pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Young throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannon.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cannon's calf.
Young feints and then cracks Cannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cannon down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Young.
Cannon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cannon is looking for a sweep.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannon keeps working.
Young decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Young dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Young scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Young clinches.
Young tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Young gets underhooks to prevent Cannon's takedown attempt.
Young has picked Cannon up - he's going for a ride! Young dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Young wants to pass to mount but Cannon is defending the position.
Young seems to be looking for submissions.
Young is keen to just control but Cannon is a slippery customer.
Young moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cannon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannon struggling a bit here.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannon keeps working.
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cannon, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon is looking to reverse the position.
James Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cannon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Young's best efforts.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Cannon defends it.
Cannon wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Cannon tries to kick Young off but Young keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Young with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cannon for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannon wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannon wants to get back to full guard.
Young controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Young just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cannon backs up against the cage.
Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Young instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cannon.
Cannon has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young jumps guard.
James Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young pulls Cannon in close to his closed guard and prevents Cannon from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheeto Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Zander Murphy enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheeto Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zander Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
Ortiz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortiz lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz postures up.
Murphy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Murphy looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Ortiz stops Murphy from standing up.
Ortiz won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy punching to the body, from the bottom.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Ortiz saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Murphy jabs Ortiz right on the nose. Ortiz blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Ortiz shoots in.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy is pressing down on Ortiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy 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.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy stays in close to Ortiz's body and controls the position.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortiz has wrist control.
Murphy works over Ortiz with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zander Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy cracks Ortiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy trying to control but Ortiz postures up.
Murphy kicks off Ortiz and gets to his feet.
Ortiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cheeto Ortiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz landing shots from mount.
Ortiz won't let Murphy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murphy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murphy looks a forlorn figure.
Murphy tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Ortiz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murphy is now in Ortiz's guard. A big mistake from Ortiz there, giving up the dominant position!
Murphy trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortiz's guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheeto Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zander Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
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.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zander Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy punishes Ortiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeto Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheeto Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles de Gaule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Gaule comes to the cage accompanied by Amsterdam by Jaques Brel. Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Stand So Close to Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Honest Griffin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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189 lbs
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23
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles de Gaule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Honest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
de Gaule ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
de Gaule takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
No luck for de Gaule with that takedown attempt.
Griffin works over de Gaule's head and body with a nice combination.
de Gaule swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
de Gaule is rocked!
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de Gaule seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Griffin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! de Gaule is backing up but Griffin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! de Gaule covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Griffin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honest Griffin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Sharpe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharpe. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharpe clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Sharpe manages to break the clinch.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis swinging wilding here.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharpe won't allow it.
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a one two combo.
Sharpe scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis misses with a combination
and Sharpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sharpe.
Sharpe defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sharpe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davis backs up against the cage.
Davis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davis misses with a body punch
and Sharpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Sharpe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Sharpe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sharpe stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharpe misses with a double jab.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharpe counters with a two punch combo.
Sharpe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Sharpe lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sharpe is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Sharpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharpe stands up from Davis's guard - Sharpe perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sharpe lands a body punch.
Sharpe lands a shot to the body.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharpe breaks the clinch.
Sharpe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sharpe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe working the head and body with strikes.
Sharpe controlling the action here.
Sharpe passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sharpe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharpe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharpe punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Sharpe is looking to clinch.
Sharpe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sharpe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharpe is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharpe content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sharpe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sharpe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Sharpe takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharpe connects with a decent elbow.
Sharpe working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Sharpe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharpe instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharpe manages to end up in side control.
Sharpe controlling the position.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sharpe on the ground.
Sharpe taking a breather here.
Sharpe advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to stand up.
Sharpe with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharpe controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sharpe stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Sharpe trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Sharpe is stalling in the full guard.
Michael Sharpe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Sharpe just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Sharpe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharpe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sharpe duly obliges.
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Sharpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharpe throws a shot to the body.
Sharpe throws a leg kick that misses.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Sharpe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Sharpe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to clinch but Sharpe slips to the side
and Sharpe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Sharpe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharpe is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharpe pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sharpe seems content to control.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sharpe in particular looking to stall.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Sharpe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharpe scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Michael Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Davis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sharpe controlling from mount.
Davis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sharpe has hold of Davis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Michael Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharpe controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sharpe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharpe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sharpe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Gotchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Audet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Rock - Bawitdaba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Audet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tama Gotchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Audet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audet scores with a decent looking hook.
Audet misses with the combination.
Audet works the jab nicely.
Audet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Audet.
Gotchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Audet.
Audet slips a jab from Gotchi.
Gotchi pushes Audet up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Audet misses with a wild combination.
Audet throws out a leg kick but Gotchi moves out of range and Audet only half commits.
Gotchi jabs at Audet's body.
Audet looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Audet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Michael Audet has been cut.
Gotchi drops Audet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Audet! Gotchi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Tama Gotchi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Isaacson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Pasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaacson's entrance music is -. 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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24
185 lbs
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24
185 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Isaacson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Pasco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaacson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isaacson lands with a right hand.
Pasco tries a head kick but it misses.
Pasco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Isaacson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pasco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pasco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isaacson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasco looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Isaacson scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Adrian Pasco has been cut.
Pasco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Isaacson.
Isaacson lands a left and a right that sends Pasco crashing to the canvas! Isaacson dives into mount looking to finish!
Pasco is rocked!
Isaacson controlling the pace for now.
Isaacson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Isaacson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacson is landing with some decent strikes but Pasco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Isaacson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pasco taking shots to the head.
Isaacson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Isaacson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pasco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Isaacson lands a big shot there that rocks Pasco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Isaacson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isaacson get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Isaacson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pasco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasco walks into a stiff left hand from Isaacson.
Pasco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pasco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Isaacson scores with the left hand. Pasco knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Isaacson catches Pasco right on the button with a cross.
Isaacson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pasco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Isaacson blocks a head kick by Pasco.
Isaacson drops Pasco with a big left hand and mounts him. Pasco is in big trouble!
Pasco is still in real trouble! Can Isaacson finish him?
Isaacson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pasco seems to have recovered his senses.
Isaacson throws a right hand that Pasco ducks under and follows up with a left that Pasco also avoids with ease.
Isaacson scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson misses with a wild combination.
Isaacson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Isaacson throws a left that rocks Pasco and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Isaacson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pasco regain composure!
That has opened up Adrian Pasco's cut even more.
Isaacson is working Pasco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Isaacson working away.
Isaacson looks up at the clock and then as Pasco takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Isaacson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Isaacson decides to stand back up. Isaacson steps back and let's Pasco get back to his feet.
Isaacson scores with a hook to the body. Pasco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacson stalks Pasco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pasco's face. Pasco staggers backwards, shaken.
Isaacson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Isaacson duly obliges.
Pasco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Isaacson.
Pasco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Isaacson.
Isaacson cracks Pasco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pasco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Isaacson lands with a nice body punch.
Samuel Isaacson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isaacson lands a nice hook to Pasco's body. Pasco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pasco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pasco takes one on the button.
Isaacson scores with a jab to the body.
Isaacson throws a series of punches but Pasco avoids them all with ease.
Isaacson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isaacson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pasco tries to move into range but Isaacson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pasco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Isaacson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Pasco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Isaacson scores with a one two! Pasco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Isaacson lands a head shot.
Pasco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaacson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isaacson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Isaacson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Isaacson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isaacson lands with a right hand.
Pasco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pasco moves forwards but Isaacson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Isaacson is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Pasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isaacson lands with an overhand left.
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!
Isaacson connects with a right hand. Pasco shakes it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Isaacson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Isaacson. Beautiful body shot.
Isaacson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pasco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samuel Isaacson is winning the standup battle so far.
Isaacson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pasco ducks right into an uppercut from Isaacson.
Isaacson is looking to slow Pasco down with leg kicks.
Isaacson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Isaacson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pasco takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isaacson lands with an overhand left.
Isaacson catches Pasco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Isaacson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Isaacson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco misses with a body shot.
Isaacson swinging wilding here.
Isaacson scores with the left hand. Pasco knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Isaacson - just one landing.
Isaacson lands with a shot to the body.
Isaacson lands a slapping body shot.
Isaacson lands with a nice body punch.
Isaacson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Isaacson. That snapped Pasco's head back.
Isaacson throws a one two combo.
Isaacson digs a good hook to Pasco's body.
Decent striking displayed by Isaacson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson throws a right and a left that Pasco avoids nicely.
Pasco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Isaacson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isaacson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasco can do to turn this around?
Isaacson misses with a body shot.
Pasco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isaacson throws a series of punches but Pasco avoids them all with ease.
Isaacson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pasco.
Isaacson lands a lovely overhand right.
Isaacson lands a slapping body shot.
Pasco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Isaacson.
Isaacson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isaacson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isaacson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson cracks a nice hook into Pasco's ribs.
Pasco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isaacson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Isaacson lands a jab to Pasco's midsection.
Pasco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isaacson counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Isaacson scores with a four punch combination!
Pasco misses with a body kick.
Isaacson lands an overhand right.
Isaacson throws a combination. Pasco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Isaacson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isaacson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Isaacson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Isaacson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Pasco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pasco throws a head kick that misses
and Isaacson counters with a straight right hand.
Isaacson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pasco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasco throws a combination that misses
and Isaacson counters with a left to the body.
Isaacson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasco takes one to the chin there.
Isaacson scores with a jab to the body.
Isaacson misses with a double jab.
Isaacson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaacson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pasco on the side of the head.
Pasco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pasco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Isaacson lands with a nice combination. Pasco backs away looking to recover.
Isaacson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isaacson lands a jab to Pasco's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Isaacson counters with a one-two to the body.
Pasco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Isaacson.
No joy there for Pasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isaacson scores with a body shot.
Isaacson lands a nice hook to Pasco's body. Pasco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isaacson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Isaacson works over Pasco's head and body with a nice combination.
Pasco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adrian Pasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaacson lands with a nice body punch.
Isaacson scores with a punch to the head.
Isaacson lands a head shot.
Isaacson connects with a right hand. Pasco shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Isaacson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Isaacson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isaacson takes a swing at Pasco's ribcage but misses.
Isaacson lands a with a good body shot.
Isaacson scores with a body shot.
Pasco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Isaacson throws a one two combo.
Pasco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body punch from Isaacson.
Isaacson lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasco throws a head kick that misses.
Isaacson swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasco shoots for a double leg takedown but Isaacson sprawls well. He's pushed Pasco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Isaacson lands a jab.
Pasco tries to close the distance and clinch but Isaacson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adrian Pasco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaacson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pasco tries to clinch up
and Isaacson counters with a series of strikes. Pasco will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Isaacson does it's job there.
Isaacson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pasco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Isaacson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Isaacson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Isaacson cracks Pasco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Isaacson sizes up Pasco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samuel Isaacson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaacson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pasco momentarily.
Isaacson lands with a nice combination. Pasco backs away looking to recover.
Isaacson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pasco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Isaacson as he connects with a hook.
Pasco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Isaacson lands a really nice looking cross but Pasco seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isaacson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Pasco.
Samuel Isaacson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Isaacson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Pasco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Isaacson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Isaacson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Isaacson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clydee Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forte's entrance music is Psycho Holiday. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clydee Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okoro but Okoro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forte shoots in looking for a takedown. Okoro tries to sprawl out of it but Forte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okoro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forte slips a jab and a cross from Okoro.
Okoro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Clydee Forte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forte fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clydee Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte avoids the head kick by Okoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoro.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Forte slips a jab and a cross from Okoro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okoro. That's going to slow Forte down.
Manu Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okoro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okoro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crack! A monster head kick from Okoro and Forte falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Okoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manu Okoro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes to the cage accompanied by War drums. Flynn has chosen Bad Ass by Mickey Finn & Aphrodite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
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176 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flynn sneaks back into half guard.
Kurosawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurosawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurosawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Flynn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Flynn pushes Kurosawa off looking to stand but Kurosawa dives back in and keeps control.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but Flynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurosawa to get the leverage.
Kurosawa trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa stops Flynn from standing up.
Flynn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kurosawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kurosawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurosawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Kurosawa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a right and a left that Kurosawa avoids nicely.
Kurosawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flynn missing with a left hand there. Kurosawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa looks to land a combination but Flynn avoids it well.
Flynn throws a looping overhand right but Kurosawa ducks down to avoid it.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.
Kurosawa scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosawa moves away.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosawa throws a combination. Flynn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flynn blocks a leg kick.
Flynn scores with a body shot.
Kurosawa slips a straight right by Flynn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flynn counters with a two punch combo.
Kurosawa misses with a low kick.
Kurosawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn looks to land a right hand but Kurosawa moved out of range.
Mickey Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Kurosawa does no damage.
Kurosawa moves out of range as Flynn strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Flynn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kurosawa misses with a two punch combination.
Kurosawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Akira Kurosawa has been cut.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flynn.
Some wild striking there from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flynn throws out the jab.
Flynn tries to bum rush Kurosawa with a series of wild strikes but Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.
Flynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurosawa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flynn's guard now.
Kurosawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Flynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa won't allow Flynn to sweep him here.
Flynn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurosawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kurosawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn throws a hook to the side of Kurosawa's head but Kurosawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Flynn misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurosawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flynn throws a lazy right hand but Kurosawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosawa staying out of range there.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Kurosawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurosawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flynn is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurosawa trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosawa is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurosawa being controlled here momentarily.
Kurosawa 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.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosawa is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kurosawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Flynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Kurosawa'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flynn slips under a jab from Kurosawa.
Flynn misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Kurosawa coming out on top.
Flynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flynn throws a series of strikes that have Kurosawa backpedaling.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosawa is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.
Flynn throws a hook but Kurosawa avoids it easily.
Kurosawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flynn counters with a left to the body.
Kurosawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flynn.
Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
Kurosawa slips a straight right by Flynn.
Flynn throws a big shot that misses.
That's two 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.
Kurosawa moves in looking to clinch but Flynn pushes him off.
No joy there for Kurosawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn swings for the body but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Kurosawa slips the punch.
Kurosawa throws a series of strikes that have Flynn backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Kurosawa shoots in.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.
Kurosawa ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
Kurosawa shoots in and drives through. Flynn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Mickey Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurosawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akira Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Flynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flynn scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Flynn trying to stall but Kurosawa improves his position.
Kurosawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Flynn.
Flynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flynn trying to stall but Kurosawa improves his position.
Flynn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn lands an elbow inside.
Flynn lands a damaging elbow.
Kurosawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flynn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mickey Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn throws a push kick but Kurosawa slaps the foot to one side.
Flynn takes a swing at Kurosawa's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Flynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flynn 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Flynn!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoeSon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Your Head. Warren Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
151 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JoeSon Do!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a hook.
Do throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Do sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Do as Adams shoots in.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams throws a right hand that Do ducks under and follows up with a left that Do also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do wants to clinch.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Do swivels and escapes.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Do throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Do connects with a body shot.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do slips under a jab.
Adams throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Adams.
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Do, who protects the arm well.
Adams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Do to see if he's OK.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Do manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets back to full guard.
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard.
Adams thows a big elbow that misses.
Do is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams 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.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams stands and throws Do's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Do is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Do gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams 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.
Nice takedown defense from Do. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Do. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Do tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Do throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams 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.
Adams 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Do looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Do tries to strike from the bottom.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Do trying to strike off his back.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Adams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adams tries for a kimura but Do is defending well.
Adams advances to full mount.
Adams avoids the attempt from Do to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams lands a nice shot to the head.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Adams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adams trying to control but Do is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Do misses the shot to the body.
Do throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Do throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams tries for a takedown but Do sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Do.
Do paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Do saw that one coming.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Do counters with a left to the body.
Do bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Do fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Do throws a big shot that misses.
Adams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Do.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Do counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Do tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Do.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adams is chipping away with strikes.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Do is avoiding damage well.
Do is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Do is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
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.
Adams cracks Do with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adams is working Do over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Do is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is really struggling to control Do but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Do counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Do counters with a nice body shot.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Do counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Do counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Do bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Do throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Adams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Do's head.
Adams passes Do's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Do is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Do avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Do trying to control but Adams postures up.
Do is in trouble now - Adams has advanced to mount!
Do is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Do is bucking up trying to escape but Adams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams is going olschool here, as he tries to force Do to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Do shrugs it off.
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Do is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Do is bucking up trying to escape but Adams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams had his way with JoeSon Do in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Do counters with a left to the body.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries for a takedown but Do circles away easily
and Do counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams tries for a takedown but Do circles away easily
and Do counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Do counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Do counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.
Do drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Do off! Do jumps back into Adams's guard.
Do is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do manages to get himself to full guard.
Do keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams slips nicely into half guard.
Warren Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
JoeSon Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Do!
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.
Adams scoring with strikes but Do is staying in there.
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Do but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Adams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Do has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Do!
Adams trying to strike off his back.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Do is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Adams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Do's back instead.
Warren Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams tries to keep control of the position but Do is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Warren Adams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Adams!
Warren Adams retains his featherweight title!
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RATING
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