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GSF 30 30th Anniversary PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Tankyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tankyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sugar . The crowd seem to be enjoying Carvalho's choice of entrance music: No Rest For The Wicked by Cage The Elephant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serj Tankyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tankyan is defended easily by Carvalho.
Tankyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to control but Tankyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tankyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Tankyan thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Carvalho is pressing down on Tankyan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tankyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tankyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tankyan distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carvalho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carvalho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tankyan throwing strikes but missing.
Tankyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Tankyan is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho looks gassed!
Tankyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tankyan landing some decent shots from guard.
Tankyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Tankyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Tankyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tankyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Tankyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tankyan landing some decent shots from guard.
Tankyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tankyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tankyan cracks Carvalho with a solid left hand.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tankyan distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tankyan is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tankyan is looking to stand up but Carvalho won't let him.
Tankyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing Tankyan from standing up.
Tankyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tankyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho working for a triangle but Tankyan defends it easily.
Tankyan stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carvalho has eaten all the pies!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tankyan tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tankyan feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Tankyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tankyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tankyan distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tankyan wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Tankyan is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tankyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tankyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tankyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tankyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Tankyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tankyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Tankyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankyan dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Tankyan's head and hops out.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Tankyan's head back.
Tankyan shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Tankyan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankyan throws a low kick, looking for Carvalho's leg but Carvalho calmly moves out of range.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serj Tankyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankyan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Vinicius Carvalho has been cut.
Tankyan has a takedown stuffed.
Carvalho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tankyan throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tankyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tankyan as Carvalho shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Tankyan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tankyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tankyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tankyan misses with a low kick.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tankyan is defended easily by Carvalho.
Tankyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Tankyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tankyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tankyan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tankyan throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Tankyan throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Tankyan stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Tankyan lands a couple of elbows.
Tankyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Carvalho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tankyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankyan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tankyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Tankyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tankyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Tankyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Carvalho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tankyan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carvalho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tankyan's back instead.
Carvalho is not going to allow Tankyan to sit and survive in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tankyan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Serj Tankyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankyan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tankyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Tankyan is working hard here to advance position.
Tankyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tankyan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tankyan can't escape the position.
Carvalho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carvalho misses with a head shot.
Carvalho looking to secure an arm triangle but Tankyan defends it well.
Tankyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho is working for a guillotine from mount but Tankyan frees his head quite easily.
Tankyan is looking to improve his position but Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tankyan wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Tankyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carvalho blocks Tankyan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tankyan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tankyan regains half guard.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tankyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tankyan is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tankyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tankyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Tankyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tankyan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Tankyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Mica!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kennedy looks for a takedown but Mica sprawls well.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Mica tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mica manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy feints and as Mica raises his hands in defense, Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mica is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Mica is keeping the position.
Mica is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Mica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Mica is keeping the position.
Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Mica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mica manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Mica's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mica closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kennedy did well to prevent Mica getting side control.
Mica trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mica pulls his head out easily.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Mica controlling the action here.
Kennedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mica is keen to just control but Kennedy is a slippery customer.
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mica gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mica uses his free foot to push down on Kennedy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kennedy.
Mica trying to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
Mica prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal.
Mica looking to control but Kennedy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kennedy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kennedy passes Mica's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mica is doing well to control the position and prevent Kennedy from advancing to side control.
Mica tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mica defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy.
Kennedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mica is just riding it out for now. Kennedy eventually gives up the hold.
Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mica sees it coming and defends easily.
Mica wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mica scores a takedown into full mount!
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Mica thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mica can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kennedy is looking to escape.
Mica takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Mica postures up.
Mica unloads with some shots from mount but Kennedy bucks and avoids them well.
Kennedy can't escape the position.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Mica pushes him away.
Mica prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal.
Mica looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mica dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mica sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mica manages to get to full guard.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Mica throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mica keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Mica controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Mica keeps moving.
Mica looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Mica is squirming around nicely.
Mica can't escape the position.
Kennedy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mica gets back to half guard.
Kennedy is trying to control. Mica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kennedy tries to pass to full mount but Mica defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Mica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage.
Mica is trying to control but can't.
Mica tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
Kennedy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mica to stand up.
Mica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Mica moves out of range.
Mica blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Mica shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grant Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mica.
Kennedy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mica to the mat! Mica manages to get full guard.
Kennedy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kennedy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kennedy wanted to stand there but Mica had control of the position.
Mica is controlling Kennedy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy 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.
Grant Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mica trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy shoots in and bounces Mica off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kennedy advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kennedy tries for a kimura but Mica is defending well.
Mica keeping his opponent close.
Mica is looking to reverse the position.
Mica struggling a bit here.
Kennedy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kennedy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mica is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Kennedy dominated that second 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!
Kennedy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mica was covering up waiting for the punch and Kennedy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mica 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.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mica looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mica stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Mica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Mica has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mica reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mica taps out! nice BJJ there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grant Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon's entrance music is Granite By Pendulum. A fine choice. T has chosen Hip Hop! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big T!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damon.
T ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damon blocks a head kick by T.
T throws a head kick but Damon moves out of range.
Damon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Damon wants to control for a moment but T uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Damon is looking to control T's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damon avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T is trying to control. Damon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
T passes to full mount!
Damon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Damon tries to escape but T has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T doesn't have the hooks in and Damon manages to turn into his guard.
Damon trying to control but T is working from the bottom.
Damon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! T is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! T has escaped and now he's on top!
Damon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! T escapes and throws Damon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Damon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Damon to get to his feet.
T throws a head kick that misses.
Damon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
T connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Damon to the floor! T dives in looking for the finish!
Damon is rocked!
It looks like Sean Damon has been cut.
Damon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
T trying to control the action but Damon is working from the bottom.
Oh Damon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damon is looking to control T's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damon avoid being mounted?
Damon with the active half guard here but T passes nicely into side control.
Damon seems to have got his legs back now.
T stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
T chopping away at his opponent's legs.
T looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
T misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
T lands a head kick that stumbles Damon and the fighters go to the mat.
Damon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
T slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Damon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
T has an Americana. Damon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! T is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if T hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big T!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hal Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello The dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible by Disturbed. The dragon has chosen Cereal Killer by Method Man and Red Man as his entrance music. Hal Gibson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donatello The dragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The dragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibson tries to avoid it but The dragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibson to the ground. Gibson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibson.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
The dragon closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
The dragon breaks from the clinch.
The dragon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.
The dragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The dragon.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.
The dragon trying to control the action but Gibson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control but The dragon postures up.
Gibson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The dragon throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The dragon is keeping the position for now.
Gibson advances to half guard.
The dragon looking for submissions off his back.
The dragon looks gassed!
Gibson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The dragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson trying to control the action but The dragon is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The dragon scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gibson is trying to defend but The dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with The dragon in his half guard.
Gibson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like The dragon is going to stand back up.
The dragon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as The dragon sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson avoids the head kick by The dragon.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The dragon working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.
The dragon keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The dragon actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello The dragon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The dragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibson prevents The dragon from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but The dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibson trying to control but The dragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The dragon trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
The dragon is breathing heavily.
The dragon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The dragon looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
The dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson misses with a body shot.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson avoiding damage as The dragon throws knees to the body.
Gibson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gibson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The dragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson keeps control of The dragon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson tries to stall but The dragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
Gibson tries to work over The dragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The dragon tries to pull guard but Gibson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The dragon misses with a knee to the head.
The dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The dragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks.
Gibson stalling the fight.
The dragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The dragon.
Gibson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The dragon regains guard immediately.
Gibson wants to control from the top but The dragon keeps moving.
The dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gibson stands and throws The dragon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries for a kimura but The dragon is defending well.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but The dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The dragon wants to control but Gibson postures up.
The dragon manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but The dragon is working away.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The dragon's head.
The dragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gibson prevents The dragon from improving his position.
The dragon won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson is thwarting The dragon's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The dragon tries to clinch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Gibson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The dragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The dragon moves out of range of the body kick from Gibson.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The dragon.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The dragon swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibson.
The dragon wants to clinch.
The dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibson throws a head kick but The dragon moves out of range.
The dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The dragon looks for a takedown but Gibson sprawls well.
Gibson throws the kick towards the body but The dragon avoids it.
The dragon tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibson is looking to land body kicks.
The dragon gets a clinch.
The dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The dragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but The dragon improves position.
Gibson displaying some good clinch control by pressing The dragon up against the cage.
Gibson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The dragon takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Gibson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibson leaning against his opponent.
Gibson decides to pull guard.
The dragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The dragon 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.
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The dragon is aware though and is defending well.
Gibson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The dragon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gibson has tightened it up now! The dragon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hal Gibson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go DJ by Lil Wayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones tries to hold on but Patterson postures up.
Patterson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Patterson is tapping! Great win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankov tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankov defending well as Van Damme loads up on a big left hand.
Tankov lands a head kick. Van Damme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tankov throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut.
Tankov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov tries to clinch but Van Damme is having none of it.
Tankov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Van Damme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Damme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tankov. Tankov obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Damme just misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Damme.
Tankov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tankov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Tankov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Damme's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to bum rush Tankov with a series of wild strikes but Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Damme cracks Tankov with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Damme.
Van Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tankov has managed to clinch.
Tankov stalling.
Tankov lands a nice elbow.
Tankov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tankov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tankov is pushing Van Damme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tankov lands an elbow inside.
Tankov with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tankov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Tankov.
Van Damme moves out of range as Tankov throws a body kick.
Tankov pushes Van Damme away with a front kick.
Tankov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tankov throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Tankov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Damme throws a series of punches but Tankov moves out of range.
Tankov clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme throws a looping overhand right but Tankov ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov wants to clinch.
Tankov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Van Damme to the ground! Tankov dives into full mount looking to finish!
Van Damme is rocked!
Tankov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tankov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adis Tankov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcus davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marcus davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, marcus davis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. davis takes a step back to recover.
Potter cracks davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches davis on the side of the head.
Potter lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends davis sprawling to the canvas. Potter follows him down, looking for the kill. Can davis hang on?
davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter decides to stand up.
davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter misses with a double jab
and davis counters with a stiff right hand.
davis seems to have recovered his senses.
davis misses with an uppercut.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
davis dodges the punch combination from Potter.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter throws a sloppy body shot
and davis counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and davis counters with a head kick. That will keep Potter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws a right and a left that davis avoids nicely.
Potter swings for the body but davis moves out of range.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potter jabs davis right on the nose. davis blinks but takes it well.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and davis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter misses with a shot to the body
and davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
davis digs a good hook to Potter's body.
davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
davis with a hook.
davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Potter's head.
Potter stuffs the takedown attempt from davis. davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
davis throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potter looks for the body kick but davis saw that one coming.
davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
davis thuds a left hand into Potter's body.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
and davis counters with a shoot takedown. Potter fights it but they end up in guard.
davis wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis tries to stand but Potter is controlling from the bottom.
davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
davis looking to pass the guard.
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.
davis looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
davis has a closed guard, preventing Potter from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard.
davis trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcus davis dominated that round.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potter slips a straight right by davis.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Potter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
and davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Potter wants to stand up but davis is controlling him.
davis thows a big elbow that misses.
davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
davis is breathing heavily.
davis looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of davis is proving hard to escape from.
davis trying to strike off his back.
davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A low kick from Potter misses
and davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
davis throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
Potter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and davis moves out of range easily.
davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as davis backs up against the cage.
Potter lands a jab-cross combination.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Potter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
davis throws a head kick that half lands.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter misses with a combination
and davis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Potter really felt that one!
davis misses with a straight left.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but davis is just out of range.
No joy there for davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter throws a right and a left that davis avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Potter.
davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on davis's shoulder, as davis tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but marcus davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Potter keeps the fight on the outside.
Potter misses with a double jab
and davis counters with a right hand to the body.
davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
davis thows a body kick. Potter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
and davis counters with a thumping low kick.
davis throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
davis scores with a jab to the body.
davis misses with a few strikes there.
davis gets the takedown into side control.
Potter tries to escape but davis is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
davis trying to control the position but Potter is working away.
Potter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis lands a few punches from side control.
davis trying to control the position but Potter is working away.
davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potter regains half guard there - taking advantage of davis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
davis trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and davis counters with a series of strikes. Potter will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Potter misses.
Potter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Harry Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a really nice looking cross but davis seems unphased.
Potter jabs davis right on the nose. davis blinks but takes it well.
davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
davis lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from davis.
marcus davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
davis throws a good cross that connects.
davis connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Potter throws a series of punches but davis avoids them all with ease.
davis jabs at Potter's body.
davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and davis counters with a straight right hand.
davis ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
davis thuds his shin into the meat of Potter's side.
davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter prevents davis from moving into mount.
davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working.
davis advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
davis tries to control but Potter wriggling away.
davis misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcus davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well davis 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcus davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dayton Montana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Fadden's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dayton Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana throws out a powerful jab.
Montana scores a takedown into full mount!
Fadden wants to hold on but Montana pushes him away.
Fadden is looking to improve his position but Montana isn't that keen on the idea.
Fadden is squirming around, avoiding Montana's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana lands a big shot there that rocks Fadden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Montana with good strikes from the mount here!
Montana cracks Fadden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana controlling from the full mount.
Fadden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fadden tries to hold on but Montana pushes him away.
Montana lands a nice shot to the head.
Fadden is looking to get to half guard.
Fadden tries to hold on but Montana postures up.
Montana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fadden is looking to escape.
Fadden is in a horrible position here. Montana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to control but Fadden wriggling away.
Montana controlling the position easily from mount.
Montana looking to control but Fadden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fadden looks a forlorn figure.
Fadden is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden tries to lock up and control but Montana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fadden working to try and regain half guard.
Montana unloading with bombs!
Montana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Montana cracks Fadden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Montana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Montana lands a big shot there that rocks Fadden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fadden looks gassed!
Montana is landing with some decent strikes but Fadden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fadden is rocked!
Montana looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fadden covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dayton Montana!
Dayton Montana retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Accept - Balls to the wall. Paul Dumonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ross Levrone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Levrone does it's job there.
Levrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dumonte misses with a head kick.
Dumonte misses with a straight left.
Levrone gets the takedown into side control.
Dumonte wants to control but Levrone postures up.
Levrone cracks Dumonte with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levrone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Levrone working away.
Levrone in side control, throwing shots but Dumonte defends.
Levrone lands some shots froms side control.
Dumonte defending against the ground and pound.
Levrone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dumonte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Levrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levrone thows a body shot but no joy.
Levrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dumonte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Levrone manages to pass to side control.
Dumonte wants to stand back up but Levrone manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dumonte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Levrone trying to control the position but Dumonte is working away.
Levrone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dumonte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levrone trying to control the action but Dumonte is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Levrone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dumonte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Levrone working the ground and pound from side control.
Levrone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levrone landing a few strikes.
Dumonte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levrone throws a strike aimed at the side of Dumonte's head but Dumonte avoids it well.
Dumonte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levrone working the ground and pound.
Dumonte manages to get back to half guard.
Dumonte is refusing to be controlled, as Levrone sits in half guard.
Dumonte is trying to control but Levrone manages to pass to mount!
Levrone breaks from Dumonte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Levrone tries to control but Dumonte wriggling away.
Dumonte working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levrone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dumonte is bucking up trying to escape but Levrone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Dumonte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Levrone goes for an armbar but Dumonte turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dumonte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levrone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Levrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumonte wants to stand but Levrone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Levrone dominated that round.
That's time! Dumonte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Dumonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Levrone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dumonte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Levrone with that takedown attempt.
Levrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Dumonte. Dumonte gets slowly back to his feet.
Levrone thuds his right hand into Dumonte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Levrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumonte circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dumonte.
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumonte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levrone moves out of range as Dumonte strikes.
Dumonte misses with a straight right.
Dumonte dodges the punch combination from Levrone.
Paul Dumonte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levrone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte controls Levrone momentarily but Levrone frees himself.
Dumonte keeping moving, preventing Levrone from controlling successfully.
Levrone chips away with some ground and pound.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte striking off his back but it's not causing Levrone any problems.
Levrone content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dumonte.
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.
Levrone misses the shot to the body.
Levrone misses with a combination
and Dumonte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Levrone!
Levrone taking shots to the head.
Levrone wants to hold on but Dumonte pushes him away.
Dumonte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levrone is looking to escape.
Dumonte avoids the attempt from Levrone to control.
Levrone throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Levrone is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Levrone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dumonte wants to control the pace but Levrone is squirming around nicely.
Levrone tries to hold on but Dumonte postures up.
Dumonte cracks Levrone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dumonte raining down shots from the mount!
Dumonte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ross Levrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dumonte lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte with a couple of short strikes.
Dumonte looking to control but Levrone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dumonte controlling from mount.
Levrone working to try and regain half guard.
Dumonte landing strikes from the mount.
Dumonte swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levrone is now in Dumonte's guard. A big mistake from Dumonte there, giving up the dominant position!
Levrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumonte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumonte keeping moving, preventing Levrone from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that second 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.
Levrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dumonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levrone avoids the head kick by Dumonte.
Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levrone gets a takedown into half guard.
Dumonte is trying to control but can't.
Levrone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Levrone trying to control but Dumonte is having none of it.
Dumonte can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levrone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dumonte is looking to escape.
Dumonte is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Levrone is trying to control here but Dumonte has managed to regain half guard.
Dumonte is pressing down on Levrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dumonte working a defensive guard here.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte wants to stand up but Levrone is controlling him.
Levrone stopping the sweep attempt from Dumonte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Levrone won't allow Dumonte to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levrone lands a nice shot to the body.
Levrone lands a glancing blow to the side of Dumonte's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levrone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dumonte's guard.
Dumonte is trying to control the position but Levrone postures up.
Levrone scoring with some ground and pound.
Levrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumonte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levrone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Levrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumonte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levrone.
Levrone throwing shots but Dumonte is blocking nicely.
Dumonte trying to control but Levrone postures up.
Levrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dumonte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levrone.
Dumonte is trying to stand back up but Levrone is controlling him
Dumonte is not content to let Levrone control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Levrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumonte circles away quickly and effectively.
Levrone looks to land a right hand but Dumonte moved out of range.
Dumonte with a poor takedown
and Levrone counters with a three punch combo that has Dumonte backing up. Dumonte nods at Levrone to acknowledge the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Levrone lunges at Dumonte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dumonte's hand.
Dumonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dumonte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Levrone shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte shows good takedown defense.
Dumonte misses with a low kick.
Levrone lands a slapping body shot.
Levrone slips under a jab.
Levrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levrone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levrone scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Levrone really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levrone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dumonte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Levrone swings for the body but Dumonte moves out of range.
Levrone 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.
Dumonte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levrone is controlling him.
Levrone trying to control but Dumonte is working from the bottom.
Dumonte is looking to stand up but Levrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Dumonte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Levrone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dumonte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levrone landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte is looking for a triangle but Levrone pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Levrone!
Dumonte throws a right hand that Levrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Levrone also avoids with ease.
Levrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumonte as he avoids it easily.
Levrone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levrone lands in his opponent's guard.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Levrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumonte looking to control.
Levrone forces his way into half guard.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levrone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dumonte wants to control but Levrone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dumonte is looking for a sweep. Levrone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Levrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Levrone misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dumonte. No joy for Levrone on that attempt.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Levrone.
Dumonte lands a head kick!
Dumonte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dumonte scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumonte defends well.
Levrone wants to sweep here but Dumonte controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumonte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumonte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dumonte lands a couple of digs.
Dumonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Levrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumonte wants to stand but Levrone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dumonte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Dumonte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dumonte looks for a takedown but Levrone sprawls well.
Levrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dumonte.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
Levrone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dumonte throws a front kick aimed at Levrone's knee but Levrone avoids it well.
Dumonte throws a lazy right hand but Levrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levrone misses with a few strikes there.
Dumonte misses with a head kick.
Levrone scores with a jab. Dumonte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross Levrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levrone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dumonte wants to improve his position but Levrone is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Levrone dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Levrone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Levrone catches Dumonte right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Dumonte misses.
Dumonte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levrone counters with a single leg into guard. Dumonte didn't expect that.
Levrone postures up in Dumonte's guard and throws a big left but Dumonte blocks it.
Levrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Levrone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Levrone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dumonte's head.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Levrone thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levrone preventing the sweep.
Dumonte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dumonte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Dumonte.
Dumonte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dumonte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Levrone.
Levrone drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dumonte is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levrone is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levrone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dumonte looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumonte, not yet.
Levrone landing some decent shots from guard.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet but Levrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dumonte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levrone is one step ahead there.
Levrone is working Dumonte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levrone scores a takedown into full mount!
Levrone landing shots from mount.
Dumonte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dumonte flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Levrone landing strikes from the mount.
Dumonte working to try and regain half guard.
Levrone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Levrone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to hold on but Levrone pushes him away.
Levrone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Levrone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levrone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levrone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dumonte?
Levrone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paul Dumonte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levrone scoring with strikes but Dumonte is staying in there.
Levrone with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levrone is landing with some decent strikes but Dumonte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dumonte is looking to improve his position but Levrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Ross Levrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dumonte taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Levrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levrone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Levrone!
Ross Levrone is the new light heavyweight champion!
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