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SFC 55 - Cash vs. Laurier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bret Hart theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hatton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maguire's waist but Maguire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatton off to one side. Maguire stuffs the takedown. Maguire tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it. Hatton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily. Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton. Maguire wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance. Maguire tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it. Hatton tries for a takedown but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hatton has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maguire moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maguire wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance. Maguire jabs Hatton right on the nose. Hatton blinks but takes it well. Coulton Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice takedown defense from Maguire. No joy for Hatton on that attempt. Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hatton misses with a takedown attempt - Maguire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Maguire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatton. Hatton drives through and clinches with Maguire against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Maguire.
Hatton looks gassed! Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Hatton's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatton backwards. Maguire pushes Hatton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut. Maguire landing knees to the head.
Hatton is rocked! Maguire slows down the pace here.
Hatton is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him? Maguire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hatton seems to have recovered his senses. Maguire scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Maguire. Maguire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hatton swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it. Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maguire controlling the action here for a moment.
Hatton takes an elbow to the temple. A short left from Maguire. Maguire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatton's defenses. A short right from Maguire on the inside. Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatton backwards. Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maguire connects with a knee to the head.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maguire has Hatton pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.
Maguire lands an uppercut. Maguire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Maguire stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maguire lands an elbow inside that Hatton shrugs off. A short left from Maguire. Hatton can't find room to land a body shot as Maguire controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire. Maguire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hatton up against the cage. Hatton is trying to drag Maguire to the mat but Maguire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire blocks an elbow strike. Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maguire lands an uppercut. Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hatton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maguire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maguire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire 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.
Maguire is looking to clinch but Hatton is avoiding it.
Hatton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maguire sprawls well initially but Hatton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Maguire tries to kick Hatton off but Hatton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Maguire makes his way to full guard, as Hatton worked for a kimura.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hatton is breathing heavily. Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hatton preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatton wants to pass the guard but Maguire is keeping the position. Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatton preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hatton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maguire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bret Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maguire is looking to clinch. Hatton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet. Maguire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatton. Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton.
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. Maguire with a jab. Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatton circles away.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatton swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire. Maguire wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance. Maguire tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Maguire didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatton won't allow Maguire to sweep him here. Hatton wants to control from the top but Maguire keeps moving. Maguire pushes Hatton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt and Hatton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maguire! Maguire is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatton has a good base and remains in mount. Hatton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maguire is surviving well by controlling Hatton's body position as best he can. Hatton is working for a guillotine from mount but Maguire frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maguire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hatton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hatton trying to control but Maguire is having none of it. Maguire swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Maguire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maguire wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maguire moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maguire tries to clinch but Hatton moves away and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maguire's guard. Maguire manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hatton fails with the takedown. Hatton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maguire closes the distance but Hatton moves to the side and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Maguire didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maguire pulls Hatton in close to prevent any damage. Hatton drops back looking for a leg! Maguire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maguire manages to kick Hatton off! Hatton jumps back into Maguire's guard. Maguire wants to stand up but Hatton is controlling him. Maguire keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass. Maguire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hatton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Hatton wants to control but Maguire is keeping him busy.
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. Hatton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maguire has escaped the position, nice work there. Hatton working away. Maguire is trying to buck Hatton off. Hatton tries to advance to mount but can't. Maguire wants to get back to his feet but Hatton drags him back down. Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hatton tries for a kimura but Maguire is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Some wild striking there from Maguire.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet. Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Maguire wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maguire's guard. Hatton with a flurry of punches that miss. Maguire trying to control the position here. Hatton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Maguire wants to stand and escape but Hatton is having none of it. Hatton scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hatton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maguire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight! Bret Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hatton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ali tries to clinch up. Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews scores a takedown into full mount! Andrews controlling the position easily from mount. Andrews breaks from Ali's wrist control and lands an elbow. Andrews controlling his opponent. Ali is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andrews controlling from the full mount. Ali is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount. Ali tries to buck Andrews off but he can't manage it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ali tries to hold on but Andrews postures up. Andrews controlling his opponent.
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. Andrews landing shots from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andrews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ali hang on? Andrews controlling the position easily from mount. Ali tries to hold on but Andrews postures up. Andrews controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Andrews just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Andrews throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali. Ali scores with a jab to the body. Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Andrews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Ali is breathing heavily. Andrews closes the distance and clinches. Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali's efforts to push away. Ali tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those. Andrews with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews 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.
Andrews has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ali. Andrews is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mike Ali has been cut. Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those. Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews stalling the fight.
Andrews lands a knee to the body.
Andrews is stalling here.
Andrews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Andrews lands a nice elbow. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andrews stalling in the clinch.
Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those. Ali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrews landing knees to the head.
Andrews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andrews is stalling here.
Andrews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Andrews tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
A knee to the head by Andrews.
Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andrews landing knees to the head.
Ali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks. Andrews lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off. Andrews lands a knee to the body.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrews walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mike Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andrews throws a nice outside leg kick. Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrews moves into the clinch. Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those. Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.
Ali tries to circle away but Andrews has him pinned against the cage. Ali takes a knee to the side of the body. Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andrews.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms. Andrews tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.
Ali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ali has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ali tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms. Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Andrews lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye. Andrews lands a knee to the body.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andrews obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nice elbow from Andrews. Ali fails to pull guard.
Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.
Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ali takes a knee to the side of the body. Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews. Both fighters working to control the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Ali's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt and Andrews moves into the clinch. Andrews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrews. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andrews is stalling here.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Andrews throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage. Ali is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Andrews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Andrews.
Knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews lands a knee to the head.
Andrews prevents Ali from breaking the clinch. Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paul Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ali tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Andrews blocks a body shot from Ali. Andrews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage. Andrews lands a knee to the body.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
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. Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ali's face.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Ali letting Andrews take a breather here. Andrews keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrews connects with a knee to the head.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment. Andrews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrews controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple. Ali stalling in the clinch but Andrews improves position. Andrews lands a knee to the head.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ali dodges an elbow strike from Andrews.
Ali is trying to stall.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now. Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage. A knee to the head by Andrews.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage. Paul Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andrews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Andrews.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Andrews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Andrews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses. Andrews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andrews has Ali pressed against the cage.
Mike Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ali throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Andrews 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Scream - Avenged Sevenfold. Jon Moore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Moore! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johnson jumps guard but Moore stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Moore is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Moore has managed to sneak the leg through. Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard. Johnson is breathing heavily. Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it. Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Moore is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Moore throws a right and a left that both miss. Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow. Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson. Johnson checks a low kick from Moore. Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. A punch combination from Moore misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Moore. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like John Johnson has been cut. Moore throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. A combination from Moore does no damage. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore with a nice head shot there. Moore advances position into side control! Moore is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Moore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. Johnson tries to control but Moore manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Johnson trying to control but not successfully. Moore is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Even with his hooks in, Moore manages to miss with strikes from the back. Moore throwing sloppy strikes. Moore is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moore dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard. Moore seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Johnson has recovered full guard. Johnson keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. Moore stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Some wild striking there from Moore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moore throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Moore, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Moore against the cage but Moore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Johnson blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Moore. Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage. Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Moore moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Moore closes the distance and clinches. Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Moore has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Moore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson controlling the position for now. Johnson is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Johnson taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard. Johnson is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore. Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nice sprawl there from Moore as Johnson shoots in. Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head. Moore throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moore 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.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position. Moore is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Moore shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Moore misses with a wild combination.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moore. Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jon Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore manages to get to full guard.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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. Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moore keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. Moore 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now. Moore looking to control.
Moore working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson prevents Moore from improving his position. Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moore throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Moore 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bobandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Baz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ultimate Cheeseburger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Bobandy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Baz! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bobandy misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobandy misses the target. Bobandy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bobandy fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bobandy does no damage. Bobandy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baz circles away quickly and effectively. Bobandy swings for the body but Baz moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bobandy. No joy for Baz on that attempt. Baz tries to clinch but Bobandy moves out of range. Baz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobandy. A combination from Bobandy does no damage. Bobandy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Baz slips a jab from Bobandy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobandy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Baz scores with a one two! Bobandy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Baz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Baz looks gassed! A nice combination there by Baz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Bobandy. No joy for Baz on that attempt. Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Baz. Bobandy looks to land a right hand but Baz moved out of range. Baz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bobandy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Baz prevents Bobandy from standing back up.
Baz is looking for a kimura here.
Bobandy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobandy tries to get out of the position. Bobandy tries to kick Baz off in order to stand up. Baz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Bobandy is not content to let Baz control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bobandy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baz has just dragged him back down to the mat. Baz tries to score with some ground and pound. Bobandy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Baz prevents Bobandy from escaping the position. Bobandy can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bobandy misses with a combination
enabling Baz to counter with a crisp jab. Baz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobandy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baz somewhat. Bobandy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Baz tries to clinch but Bobandy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobandy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Randy Bobandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bobandy looks to land a left hand but Baz moved out of range nicely. Bobandy throws a shot from downtown. Baz moves away and avoids it. Bobandy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Baz. Baz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bobandy missing with a left hand there. Baz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Excellent takedown into side control there by Baz. Bobandy pushes Baz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bobandy is not content to let Baz control the position. Bobandy stops Baz from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bobandy is trying to get back to his feet. Baz tries to advance to mount but Bobandy denies him. Bobandy is trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bobandy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baz moves away. Bobandy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Baz with that takedown attempt. Bobandy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baz counters with a low kick, right behind Bobandy 's knee. Baz dives in and grabs Bobandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobandy pushes down on Baz's head and hops out. Baz dodges the punch combination from Bobandy.
Bobandy looks to land a combination but Baz avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Baz 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.
Some wild striking there from Bobandy.
Baz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobandy tries to sprawl out of it but Baz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobandy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bobandy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baz counters with a nice double leg into guard. Baz won't allow Bobandy to get back to his feet. Baz stands up out of Bobandy's guard for a moment - Bobandy manages to land a nice upkick. Bobandy wants to stand but Baz is controlling the position. Bobandy wants to get back to his feet but Baz passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Baz seems content to control. Baz trying to mount his opponent but Bobandy defends it. Bobandy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Well, if Baz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bobandy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baz on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baz is trying to control. Bobandy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Baz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobandy defending well though. Baz is looking to take a break and control but Bobandy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A jab from Bobandy misses. Bobandy misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baz. Bobandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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. Nice takedown defense from Bobandy. No joy for Baz on that attempt. Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Baz. Bobandy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bobandy throws a right and a left that both miss. Baz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bobandy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bobandy wants to get back to his feet but Baz drags him back down. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Bobandy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baz asserts his dominance and retains side control. Baz trying to control the action but Bobandy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobandy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Baz controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bobandy misses with a straight left. Bobandy misses the jab. Baz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobandy tries to avoid it but Baz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobandy to the ground. Bobandy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bobandy throws a series of punches but Baz avoids them all with ease. A head kick from Baz lands but Bobandy takes it in his stride. A bone on bone clash there as Baz blocks the leg kick.
Bobandy missing with a left hand there. Baz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bobandy sizes up Baz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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. Baz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bobandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baz counters with a one-two to the body. Bobandy misses with a combination
and Baz counters with a straight right hand. Baz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bobandy parries the strikes from Baz easily there. Baz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bobandy to escape.
Baz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bobandy's shoulder. That is not cool. Baz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bobandy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bobandy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Baz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bobandy to see if he's OK. Bobandy wants to get back to his feet. Baz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Baz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bobandy. Bobandy misses with a double jab
and Baz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bobandy throws the left hand but Baz avoids the punch easily. Baz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bobandy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobandy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobandy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy Bobandy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bobandy scores with a jab to the head.
Baz shoots in for a takedown but Bobandy shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobandy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bobandy misses with a combination
and Baz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Baz has Bobandy pressed against the cage, preventing Bobandy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobandy is pressed up against the cage. Baz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobandy down to the mat. Bobandy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Baz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobandy looks to land a combination. Baz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Baz tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobandy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A jab from Bobandy misses. Bobandy throws a series of punches but Baz avoids them all with ease. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bobandy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Baz scores with a shot to the body.
Bobandy throws out a loose jab but Baz uses good head movement to avoid it. Baz wants to clinch up but Bobandy keeps it at a distance. Bobandy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baz. Baz successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baz is on top in guard.
Bobandy wants to get back to his feet but Baz passes into half guard.
Baz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobandy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baz wants to pass to mount but Bobandy is defending the position. Bobandy is trying to stand up here but Baz is controlling him well. Baz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobandy is trying to stand back up but Baz is controlling him
Baz decides to stand and escape the position. Bobandy misses with a double jab
and Baz counters by clinching up. Bobandy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baz.
Baz looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobandy is trying to break free. Bobandy can't break the clinch.
Baz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobandy just stands there and leans against the cage. Bobandy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bobandy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bobandy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baz.
Bobandy misses with a double jab
and Baz counters with a left and a right that stings Bobandy. Baz moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Baz. Bobandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Baz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baz moves into the clinch. Bobandy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A big left from Bobandy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobandy throws out the jab. Bobandy throws a right and a left that both miss. Baz moves away from the strike by Bobandy. Danga de danga de dang - Baz scores with a four punch combination! Bobandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baz counters by clinching up. Baz fails to pull guard.
Bobandy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bobandy defends it nicely. Bobandy misses with a double jab
and Baz counters with an outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Baz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobandy which made him look bad. Bobandy wants to land a leg kick but Baz is out of range. Randy Bobandy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baz shoots in but no luck this time. Barry Baz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Baz slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Baz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Baz 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Baz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Cohen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Cohen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pac! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cohen with a hook. Cohen clobbers Pac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pac lands an overhand right.
It looks like Brian Cohen has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pac throws a hook but Cohen avoids it easily. Cohen thows a body shot but no joy. Pac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pac throws a hook but Cohen avoids it easily. Cohen scores with a nice strike. Cohen throws a series of punches but Pac moves out of range. Pac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cohen scores with a shot to the body.
Pac looks gassed! Pac shoots for a double leg takedown but Cohen sprawls well. He's pushed Pac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cohen throws an overhand right that drops Pac like a sack of potatoes! Cohen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Cohen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson tries a low kick but Hurt avoids it. Hurt slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hurt wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hurt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hurt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Hurt let's go of the attempt for now. Hurt doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hurt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. Johnson is in close to Hurt's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hurt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hurt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom. Hurt wants to sweep but no luck. Hurt is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. Hurt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurt looks gassed! Johnson is in close to Hurt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson works over Hurt with some ground and pound from guard. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson 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. Hurt 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.
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. Hurt looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Hurt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. Hurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hurt goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Johnson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurt manages to avoid it. Troy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Hurt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johnson swings for the body but Hurt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hurt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hurt shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Hurt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Troy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt. Johnson tries for a takedown but Hurt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hurt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurt moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hurt moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown and Hurt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hurt thows a big elbow that misses. Hurt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. Hurt passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hurt wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. Hurt wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hurt is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hurt is looking to clinch. Johnson throws a lazy body kick and Hurt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage. Hurt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hurt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hurt looking for a takedown. Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Hurt's head back.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Hurt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurt manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson content to stall in guard here. Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Hurt tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hurt! Hurt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hurt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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 Troy Johnson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurt avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hurt moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hurt pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch. Hurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson clinches up with Hurt and pushes him back against the cage. Hurt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Johnson misses. Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hurt napping and manages to drive through into side control! Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hurt is looking for a sweep. Johnson trying to control the action but Hurt is working from the bottom. Hurt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to control but Hurt is keeping him busy. Johnson stalling. Hurt pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Hurt is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard. Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hurt is working away. Hurt tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. Herb Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson content to control rather than advance. Hurt is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hurt moves into full guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here. Hurt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson 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.
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. Hurt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hurt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hurt is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position. Hurt lands strikes from half guard. Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Hurt is very close to passing his half guard. Hurt misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Troy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Johnson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Pyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crain comes to the cage accompanied by Never Gonna Give You Up. Bradford Crain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradford Crain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Pyatt! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crain is looking to clinch. Crain wants to clinch. Pyatt stalks Crain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crain's face. Crain staggers backwards, shaken. Crain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crain tries to clinch up. Pyatt keeps the fight on the outside. Pyatt lands a left and a right that sends Crain crashing to the canvas! Pyatt dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Bradford Crain has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Crain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Crain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crain tries to get out of the position. Pyatt content just to control the position here. Let's hope that Pyatt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pyatt punching from mount but Crain doing a good job of avoiding damage. Pyatt content just to control the position here. Crain blocking the ground and pound.
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. Pyatt throwing strikes here but Crain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pyatt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyatt has hold of Crain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crain tries to hold on but Pyatt pushes him away. Pyatt controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Peyton Pyatt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pyatt throws out a powerful jab. Pyatt closes the distance and clinches. Pyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Crain.
Crain lands a nice elbow. Pyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pyatt misses with a short punch on the inside. Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyatt. Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Crain missing with knees to the body.
Pyatt lands an uppercut. Pyatt lands with a right to the head. Pyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Crain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyatt. Pyatt lands a body punch in the clinch. Crain lands a damaging elbow. Pyatt throws a head punch that misses. Pyatt lands a body punch in the clinch. Pyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pyatt lands a left hand.
Pyatt lands a right hand. Pyatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Pyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Pyatt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bradford Crain's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crain tries to clinch up and Pyatt moves into the clinch. Pyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyatt lands a body shot. Pyatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crain. Pyatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crains head. Pyatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pyatt is pressed up against the cage. Crain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pyatt down to the mat. Pyatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Crain clinches but Pyatt breaks the clinch and Pyatt counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pyatt throws a series of punches but Crain avoids them all with ease. Crain tries to clinch but fails miserably and Pyatt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Pyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Crain.
Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Pyatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. Pyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pyatt pushes Crain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pyatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crain trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crain trying to land knees to the body.
Pyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Crain trying to land knees to the body.
Pyatt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Nice body punch from Pyatt. Crain blocks an uppercut.
Crain can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Crain. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Crain lands an elbow inside. Pyatt avoiding damage as Crain throws knees to the body.
Pyatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pyatt lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyatt. Pyatt avoids the elbow strike from Crain, against the cage.
Crain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyatt is defending well for now. Pyatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pyatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyatt misses with the head strike.
Pyatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pyatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crains head. Pyatt gets through Crain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyatt dodges an elbow strike from Crain.
Pyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Crain.
Pyatt is leaning against Crain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pyatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt lands a nice uppercut. Pyatt lands a nice shot to the body. Pyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Crain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pyatt. Crain blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pyatt. Pyatt working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pyatt - that landed with a thud.
Pyatt misses with the head strike.
Crain wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyatt. Pyatt lands a left hand.
Pyatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Crain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crain tries to land knees in the clinch but Pyatt avoids the damage to the body. Crain letting Pyatt take a breather here. Pyatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crain tries to land knees in the clinch but Pyatt avoids the damage to the body. Pyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt throws a head punch that misses. Crain blocks an uppercut.
Crain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pyatt is working Crain over against the cage. Pyatt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Pyatt. Pyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyatt is defending well for now. Pyatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pyatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crains head. Pyatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pyatt lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Pyatt. Pyatt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Crain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyatt is defending well for now. Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Pyatt lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short body shot lands from Pyatt as the two fighters clinch.
Pyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. Crain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Pyatt. Pyatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Pyatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Pyatt fails to land. Pyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Crain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pyatt lands a body punch in the clinch. Crain is trying to drag Pyatt to the mat but Pyatt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pyatt scores with a shot to the side of Crain's head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crain missing with knees to the body.
Crain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Crain. Crain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Crain has Pyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Pyatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Pyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bradford Crain's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crain darts in trying to clinch and Pyatt counters with a three punch combo that has Crain backing up. Crain nods at Pyatt to acknowledge the strikes. Pyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crain clinches but Pyatt breaks the clinch and Pyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Crain closes the distance but Pyatt moves to the side and Pyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Crain clinches but Pyatt breaks the clinch and Pyatt counters with a nice uppercut. Pyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crain wants to clinch and Pyatt counters with a left and a right that stings Crain. Crain closes the distance looking to clinch and Pyatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bradford Crain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crain tries to clinch but Pyatt moves away and Pyatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pyatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Crain tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pyatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crain thinking. Pyatt throws a right and a left that Crain avoids nicely. Peyton Pyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crain tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pyatt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyatt. Pyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Crain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crain. Crain lands an elbow inside that Pyatt shrugs off. Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyatt avoids it. Crain is trying to drag Pyatt to the mat but Pyatt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Crain blocking some punches.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyatt avoids it. Pyatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. Crain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pyatt lands a left hand.
Pyatt blocks an elbow strike. Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pyatt.
Pyatt lands a body punch. Crain misses with an elbow over the top. Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. Pyatt working aggressively here.
Pyatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards. Crain has Pyatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pyatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Crain. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crain blocking some punches.
Peyton Pyatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Crain throws an elbow but it misses.
Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch. Crain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crain working Pyatt over with knees to the body. Crain trying to land knees to the body.
Pyatt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pyatt is trying to stall.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyatt avoids it. Pyatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crain tries to land knees in the clinch but Pyatt avoids the damage to the body. Crain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pyatt fails to land. Pyatt managing to block the knees to the body from Crain.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pyatt avoids it. With the fighters up against the cage, Crain throws an elbow but misses. Crain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pyatt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyatt. Pyatt works on Crain's body with a couple of short punches. Crain missing with knees to the body.
Pyatt lands a shoulder strike. Crain lands an elbow just above Pyatt 's eye. Pyatt lands with a right to the head. Pyatt blocks an elbow strike. Pyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pyatt lands a body punch in the clinch. Pyatt misses with some punches.
Pyatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Crain lands a damaging elbow. Pyatt avoids the elbow strike from Crain, against the cage.
Crain trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Pyatt. Crain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradford Crain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Crain misses with a knee strike.
Pyatt throws a head punch that misses. Crain blocks an uppercut.
Pyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crain missing with knees to the body.
Pyatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Crain throws an elbow but misses. Crain goes for a takedown attempt but Pyatt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crain closes the distance but Pyatt moves to the side and Pyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pyatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good exchange - Pyatt coming out on top. A punch combination from Pyatt misses. Pyatt tries to clinch but Crain is having none of it. Crain wants to clinch enabling Pyatt to counter with a crisp jab. Crain closes the distance but Pyatt moves to the side and Pyatt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyatt. Peyton Pyatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyatt working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Peyton Pyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pyatt 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peyton Pyatt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Dunhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes to the cage accompanied by All Along the Watchtower - Bear McCreary. James Holt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Holt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Dunhill! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dunhill connects with a looping right hand.
Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunhill pinned against the cage. Dunhill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Holt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunhill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Holt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunhill is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holt drops back looking for a leg! Dunhill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunhill manages to kick Holt off! Holt jumps back into Dunhill's guard. Dunhill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holt gets to his feet - Dunhill follows without any prompting. Holt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunhill, who protects the arm well. Holt working away. Holt taking a breather here. Holt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. No luck with that takedown attempt from Holt. Dunhill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Holt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dunhill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Holt is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunhill slips a jab from Holt. Dunhill slaps away a takedown attempt from Holt, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dunhill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Holt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunhill napping and manages to drive through into side control! Holt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dunhill's legs. Holt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dunhill is trying to get back to his feet. Dunhill stops Holt from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Dunhill is trying to control Holt's posture but Holt avoids it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Holt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunhill keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunhill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holt shoots in and drives through. Dunhill sprawls well. Mickey Dunhill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunhill to score with a decent uppercut. Holt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunhill. Dunhill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dunhill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dunhill throws a one two combo.
It looks like James Holt has been cut. Dunhill tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range. Dunhill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunhill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holt somewhat. Dunhill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dunhill lands with a nice body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dunhill fails in his attempt to clinch. Holt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunhill. Dunhill obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunhill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dunhill misses with a few strikes there.
Mickey Dunhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunhill scores with a jab to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dunhill dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Holt's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunhill is looking to clinch. Holt blocks a head kick by Dunhill.
Holt darts in and clinches Dunhill up against the cage. Holt is trying to drag Dunhill to the mat but Dunhill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dunhill is trying to break the clinch but Holt has him pressed against the cage. Holt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunhill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dunhill gets underhooks to prevent Holt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunhill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Holt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunhill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dunhill wants to get back to striking at distance but Holt won't allow it.
Holt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunhill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunhill swivels and escapes. Dunhill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt. Dunhill scores with a decent looking hook. Mickey Dunhill seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dunhill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt. Dunhill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holt, pushing him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dunhill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dunhill fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunhill moves into range and clinches up with Holt. Holt wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunhill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunhill pushes Holt away with a front kick. Dunhill goes for a high kick. It partially lands. James Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Holt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunhill. Dunhill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunhill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Holt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dunhill just stands there and leans against the cage. Dunhill is trying to break the clinch but Holt is controlling him. Holt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dunhill smiles and moves away.
Holt takes a kick to the side of the head. Holt shoots in but Dunhill avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dunhill throws a right and a left that Holt avoids nicely. Dunhill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dunhill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holt will feel that in the morning. Dunhill lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holt shoots in but Dunhill avoids the takedown attempt easily. Holt keeps the fight on the outside. Dunhill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Holt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunhill defends it nicely. Holt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dunhill dips to his left and cracks Holt with an uppercut! Dunhill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunhill fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunhill scores with a kick to the midsection. Dunhill scores with a jab to the jaw. Dunhill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dunhill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holt shoots in for a double leg but Dunhill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Holt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunhill. Dunhill obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dunhill thumps Holt with a low kick. Dunhill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Holt slips a jab and a cross from Dunhill.
Holt fails with the takedown. Dunhill throws a nice outside leg kick. Dunhill lands with a slapping head kick. Holt scores a takedown into full mount! Holt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Holt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holt is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dunhill to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunhill shrugs it off. Dunhill is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Holt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dunhill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dunhill! Dunhill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holt's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Holt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dunhill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on James Holt'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. This is the final round!
Dunhill scores with a push kick. Holt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head kick misses from Dunhill. Some wild striking there from Dunhill.
Dunhill lands with a kick to the temple. Holt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Holt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dunhill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holt. Holt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunhill is just riding it out for now. Holt eventually gives up the hold. Holt wants to control but Dunhill is keeping him busy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunhill is trying to maintain the position but Holt is very close to passing his half guard. Dunhill is looking to improve his position.
Holt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Holt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunhill is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Holt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Mcsmashenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen All My Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Punchy Mcsmashenstein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Richards! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcsmashenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcsmashenstein avoids the head kick by Richards.
Mcsmashenstein drops Richards with a nice combination! Mcsmashenstein dives into Richards's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Harry Richards has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcsmashenstein stopping the sweep attempt from Richards. Mcsmashenstein wants to get up but he can't break Richards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Mcsmashenstein gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Mcsmashenstein cracks Richards with an uppercut from hell and Richards crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mcsmashenstein's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Richards had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mcsmashenstein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richards Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mcsmashenstein's back instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Even with his hooks in, Richards manages to miss with strikes from the back. Mcsmashenstein controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Mcsmashenstein trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Richards is looking for the choke from the back position but Mcsmashenstein is controlling his hands well. Richards struggling to land strikes to the head as Mcsmashenstein covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcsmashenstein is trying to stand back up. Richards is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcsmashenstein is defending well though. Richards let's go of the attempt for now. Richards is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Richards is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mcsmashenstein won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Richards off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfred Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Cash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfred Laurier! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laurier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cash. Cash slips under a jab from Laurier. Laurier throws a shot from downtown. Cash moves away and avoids it. Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurier. Laurier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cash. Laurier keeps the fight on the outside. Cash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cash digs a good hook to Laurier's body.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Laurier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cash fails to land with a series of punches.
Laurier slips under a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Cash looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An inside leg kick lands from Cash. Laurier tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cash lands an elbow just above Laurier 's eye. Cash is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laurier can't fight it off and eventually Cash manages to take the fight to the floor. Laurier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Laurier wants to sweep here but Cash controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cash wants to control from the top but Laurier keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cash with a flurry of punches that miss. Cash throwing strikes from guard but Laurier blocks nicely. Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laurier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cash passes Laurier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Laurier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Laurier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it. Cash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Laurier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cash throws a big shot that misses. Cash stuns Laurier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laurier. Cash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Laurier lunges at Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cash's hand. Cash defending well as Laurier loads up on a big left hand. Cash jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laurier defending well as Cash loads up on a big left hand. Laurier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cash lands a nice hook to Laurier's body. Laurier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cash misses with a body kick. Cash throws a series of punches but Laurier avoids them all with ease. Laurier misses with a straight left. Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Laurier moves out of range as Cash strikes. Cash thumps Laurier with a low kick. Horrible takedown by Cash or perhaps it was just good defense by Laurier which made him look bad. Laurier misses with a straight left. Cash keeps Laurier at a distance using the push kick. Cash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laurier counters with a nice body shot. Cash is breathing heavily. Cash is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Laurier throws a series of strikes that have Cash backpedaling.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurier manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laurier thows a body shot but no joy. Cash tries to clinch but Laurier moves out of range. Cash tries to clinch but Laurier is having none of it. Cash misses with a body shot
and Laurier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laurier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cash fails with the takedown and Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurier moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurier is just out of range. Cash ducks under a wild hook from Laurier. Cash moves away from the strike by Laurier. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laurier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Laurier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Laurier does it's job there. Laurier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Cash 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.
Laurier cracks Cash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cash is looking to wear down Laurier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cash loads up on a big right hand but Laurier slips the punch. A slow jab from Laurier misses its intended target. Cash misses with a takedown and Laurier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laurier to score with a decent uppercut. Laurier 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. Laurier won't allow Cash to sweep him here. Laurier lands a couple of elbows. Cash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Laurier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cash is trying to control the action in half guard but Laurier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Cash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laurier wants to get back to full guard. Laurier is pressing down on Cash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laurier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Laurier seems keen to control Cash's posture. Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurier has wrist control. Laurier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laurier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cash has managed to get both his arms back between Laurier's legs - danger averted. Laurier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cash postures up in Laurier's guard and throws a big left but Laurier blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. No joy there for Laurier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurier. A shot to de liver by Laurier. Beautiful body shot. Laurier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Laurier throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Laurier taking some punishment here, with Cash in his half guard. Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Laurier is controlling Cash's trapped leg to prevent Cash from advancing to side control. Laurier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cash. Cash is just content to waste time from the top position. Laurier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Cash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laurier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laurier is tightening it up a little... Cash has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cash reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cash taps out! nice BJJ there by Laurier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wilfred Laurier!
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