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SFC 56 - Johnson vs. Shellac PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reece Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Jardine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Perry!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perry tries a knee to the head but Jardine blocks it.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perry tries to stall but Jardine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jardine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jardine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jardine misses with a body kick.
Jardine lands a high kick!
It looks like Reece Perry has been cut.
Keith Jardine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardine misses with a body kick.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jardine checks a low kick from Perry.
Jardine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perry has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry avoiding damage as Jardine throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Perry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jardine.
Perry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perry looks gassed!
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Perry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jardine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keith Jardine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine is pressed up against the cage. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jardine down to the mat. Jardine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jardine lands a big head kick that sends Perry tumbling to the mat! Jardine takes a step backwards and waves Perry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perry is rocked!
Jardine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jardine gets a clinch.
Jardine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jardine.
Jardine with a knee to the head.
Jardine connects with a knee to the head.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jardine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jardine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Perry misses with an elbow over the top.
Jardine lands a good knee to the midsection. Perry won't want to take too many of those.
Perry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jardine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Perry looking to throw knees to the head but Jardine is blocking nicely.
Jardine lands a knee to the head.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jardine's brow.
Jardine with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine crunches a lovely knee into Perry's ribcage.
Perry is struggling to control the position.
Perry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jardine is keeping busy.
Perry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jardine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perry tries for a takedown but Jardine manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jardine connects with a knee to the head.
Jardine trying to land knees to the body.
Jardine stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perry is trying to maintain a safe position but Jardine gets an underhook and turns Perry into the cage.
Jardine with a knee to the head.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perry is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine missing with knees to the body.
Perry tries for a takedown but Jardine manages to get underhooks.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perry wants a takedown.
Jardine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jardine is pressed up against the cage. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jardine down to the mat. Jardine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jardine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jardine to the mat! Jardine manages to get full guard.
Jardine pulls Perry in close to his closed guard and prevents Perry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jardine pulls Perry in to control the position.
Perry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jardine 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.
Jardine controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry trying to control but Jardine is working from the bottom.
Jardine 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jardine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reece Perry's cut.
That's time! Jardine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Jardine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Jardine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jardine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perry darts in and clinches Jardine up against the cage.
Jardine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jardine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jardine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perry's face.
Jardine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jardine as Perry tries to tie him up.
Jardine scores with a knee to the head.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perry looking to stall.
Jardine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Perry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jardine avoids it.
Jardine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Perry tries to stall but Jardine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jardine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jardine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry is trying to maintain a safe position but Jardine gets an underhook and turns Perry into the cage.
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Jardine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry is trying to stall.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Jardine trying to land knees to the body.
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Perry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
Perry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry working Jardine over with knees to the body.
Jardine landing knees to the head.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jardine lands a knee to the head.
Jardine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Perry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jardine takes an elbow to the temple.
Perry misses with an elbow over the top.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perry tries to land knees in the clinch but Jardine avoids the damage to the body.
Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jardine prevents it.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Perry misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine lands a knee to the head.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Perry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jardine is pressed up against the cage. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jardine down to the mat. Jardine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keith Jardine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Perry.
Jardine closes the distance and clinches.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jardine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jardine throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Perry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jardine as Perry tries to tie him up.
Perry tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Perry looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Perry misses with a knee strike.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Perry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Perry looking to stall.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The is referee keeping an eye on Perry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jardine misses with a knee to the head.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry tries to land a knee to the head but Jardine blocks with his arms.
Perry has hold of one of Jardine's legs. Jardine is fighting the takedown attempt but Perry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Perry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jardine tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Keith Jardine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reece Perry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry blocks a head kick by Jardine.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jardine throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perry avoids a kick to the body.
Jardine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jardine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jardine tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range.
Jardine blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry throws a low kick, looking for Jardine's leg but Jardine calmly moves out of range.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick from Jardine.
Perry shoots in but Jardine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jardine throws a push kick but Perry slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jardine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jardine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jardine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perry wants to clinch up but Jardine keeps it at a distance.
Perry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jardine defends it nicely.
Jardine closes the distance and clinches.
Jardine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Perry.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jardine tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Perry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jardine blocks it with crossed arms.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jardine avoids it.
Perry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jardine tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Jardine blocks an elbow strike from Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jardine misses with a knee strike.
Jardine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jardine looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
Perry slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jardine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jardine landing knees to the head.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Jardine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jardine looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
Jardine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Perry is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jardine to the mat. Jardine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jardine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jardine keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.
Jardine 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.
Keith Jardine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine looking to control.
Jardine wants to sweep here but Perry controlling him for the moment.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jardine controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry tries to clinch but Jardine moves out of range.
Perry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keith Jardine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Perry.
Jardine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perry wants to clinch.
Perry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jardine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Jardine moves away and avoids it.
Reece Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jardine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perry will feel that in the morning.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry blocks the body kick.
Jardine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jardine is looking to land body kicks.
Jardine looks for the body kick but Perry saw that one coming.
Perry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jardine to the mat! Jardine manages to get full guard.
Jardine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jardine is trying to keep Perry in close.
Perry thows a big elbow that misses.
Jardine is controlling Perry's posture.
Jardine wants to sweep here but Perry controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keith Jardine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jardine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Jardine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Waldo Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes to the cage accompanied by FACE Fighting. Wong has chosen "Bounce (remix)" by Timbaland as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Wong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Emerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emerson defending well as Wong loads up on a big left hand.
Wong takes a swing at Emerson's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Emerson. That snapped Wong's head back.
Emerson misses with a wild body shot.
Emerson throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emerson looks to land a right hand but Wong moved out of range.
Wong tries to clinch but Emerson is having none of it.
Wong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Emerson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson misses with a two punch combination.
Emerson misses with a jab to the body
letting Wong counter with a right hand.
Wong wants to clinch up but Emerson keeps it at a distance.
Emerson throws a hook but Wong avoids it easily.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wong.
Ralph Waldo Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Wong.
Wong missing with a left hand there. Emerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emerson scores with a jab to the head.
Emerson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wong drops his hands momentarily and Emerson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Wong.
Emerson ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Emerson lands a left and a right that send Wong crashing to the mat, dazed. Emerson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wong is rocked!
It looks like Connor Wong has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Emerson finds Wong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Emerson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Waldo Emerson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Wheel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen stranglehold as his entrance music. Paul Wheel 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 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, Paul Wheel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Mir!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Wheel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wheel keeps Mir at a distance using the push kick.
Wheel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wheel somewhat.
Wheel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Wheel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wheel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir looks gassed!
Wheel is looking to stand up but Mir won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheel wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Wheel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Wheel pushes his legs off easily.
Wheel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wheel is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Wheel has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir missing with punches from the bottom.
Wheel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Wheel is controlling him
Wheel not doing much here.
Wheel tries to pass to full mount but Mir defends it.
Wheel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wheel.
Mir trying to hold on to Wheel's head to control him but Wheel postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wheel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheel trying to mount his opponent but Mir defends it.
Mir has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wheel. Oh but Mir has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wheel goes limp - he's gone! Mir jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Mir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altoo Muca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Altoo Muca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Schalk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muca throws a lazy right hand but Schalk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Altoo Muca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schalk defending well as Muca loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Muca misses.
Muca connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Travis Schalk has been cut.
Schalk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schalk showed some decent athleticism there.
Muca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schalk.
Muca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muca is looking for a triangle but Schalk pushes his legs off easily.
Schalk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schalk throws a sloppy strike and Muca has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Schalk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Muca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altoo Muca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommbeck Orerott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommbeck Orerott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orerott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Orerott blocks nicely.
Orerott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrov passes Orerott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov is trying to control. Orerott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orerott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orerott scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Orerott misses.
Orerott lands with a shot to the body.
Orerott looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Orerott is avoiding it.
Petrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orerott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov 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.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Orerott keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Orerott keeps moving.
Petrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Orerott is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orerott's head.
Petrov trying to control the action but Orerott is working from the bottom.
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orerott is breathing heavily.
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Orerott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orerott just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orerott defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orerott throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Orerott.
A jab from Orerott misses.
Orerott throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Orerott. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Orerott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov's guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Orerott controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrov is pressing down on Orerott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orerott is holding on for now.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov wants to control but Orerott is keeping him busy.
Orerott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov moves into full mount! Orerott won't be happy about that!
Orerott is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov has isolated one of Orerott's arms. Orerott looking to fight him off but Petrov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Petrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winston Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobi Mowshowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobi Mowshowitz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mowshowitz slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Mowshowitz moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Mowshowitz.
Mowshowitz works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel motions for Mowshowitz to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mowshowitz throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mowshowitz.
Mowshowitz tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mowshowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mowshowitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mowshowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Mowshowitz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mowshowitz is defending well. Steel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mowshowitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Steel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winston Steel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nino Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Wood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Wood!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Cabreros blocks the body kick.
Cabreros misses with a hook.
Cabreros walks into a jab.
Wood feints and then cracks Cabreros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabreros down.
Cabreros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabreros.
Wood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wood holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cabreros tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cabreros with the ground and pound from mount.
Wood wants to control but Cabreros is having none of it.
BOOM! Cabreros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cabreros landing strikes from the mount and Wood is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood regains half guard.
Cabreros lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabreros.
Cabreros wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Cabreros is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cabreros throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Cabreros throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Wood.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabreros.
Cabreros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nino Cabreros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabreros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabreros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabreros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabreros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabreros throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabreros is fighting to break Wood's control of his arms but Wood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabreros.
Wood scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabreros doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Cabreros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
Cabreros tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks a head kick by Cabreros.
Cabreros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Cabreros is breathing heavily.
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kevin Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Cabreros with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabreros.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabreros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabreros.
Wood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cabreros.
Wood scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood lands an overhand right.
Cabreros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Cabreros persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Cabreros had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood scores with a push kick.
Wood lands a head kick!
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabreros is rocked!
Cabreros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Cabreros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabreros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Wood scores with a one two! Cabreros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cabreros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood throws a nice head kick!
Cabreros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Cabreros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wood drops Cabreros with a beautiful combination! Cabreros stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wood is looking for the KO!
Wood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabreros gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Wood.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cabreros seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood scores with a jab.
Cabreros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabreros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wood thumps Cabreros with a low kick.
Cabreros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wood lands a head shot.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Cabreros seems unphased.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabreros in his tracks.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cabreros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood cracks Cabreros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kevin Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Cabreros with that takedown attempt.
Wood delivers a nice body kick.
Cabreros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabreros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cabreros will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Cabreros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood stalks Cabreros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cabreros's face. Cabreros staggers backwards, shaken.
Cabreros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cabreros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabreros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabreros somewhat.
Wood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Cabreros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabreros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wood.
Wood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabreros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wood dips to his left and cracks Cabreros with an uppercut!
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cabreros with a poor takedown
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabreros thinking.
Cabreros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabreros off to one side.
Wood connects with a jab.
A jab from Wood does it's job there.
Cabreros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabreros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood throws a combination. Cabreros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wood throws a leg kick which misses Cabreros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabreros tries to avoid it.
Wood jabs at Cabreros's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Cabreros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Cabreros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Cabreros or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabreros doesn't seem bothered though.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Cabreros throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cabreros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Cabreros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood dips to his left and cracks Cabreros with an uppercut!
Cabreros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Cabreros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabreros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabreros somewhat.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabreros on the side of the head.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabreros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Cabreros shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Cabreros avoids the head kick by Wood.
Cabreros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Cabreros shoots in.
Wood punishes Cabreros's body with a nice straight punch.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wood lands a jab to Cabreros's midsection.
Cabreros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cabreros showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Cabreros.
Wood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabreros is controlling him.
Cabreros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabreros on the side of the head.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabreros shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabreros backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabreros's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wood.
Cabreros drops his hands momentarily and Wood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabreros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabreros. That did some damage!
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
Cabreros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabreros.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Cabreros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Cabreros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabreros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabreros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabreros thinking.
Cabreros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabreros's hands.
Wood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Cabreros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabreros shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Cabreros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cabreros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Cabreros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cabreros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Cabreros persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabreros walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Cabreros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood scores with a body shot.
Wood connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood.
Cabreros fails to land the takedown.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabreros.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wood.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wood clobbers Cabreros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Wood.
Cabreros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood lands a high kick!
Cabreros tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabreros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nino Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is pushing Cabreros's head away, looking to escape. Cabreros manages to hold on to the position though.
Cabreros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Wood manages to get back to half guard.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cabreros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabreros.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabreros.
Nino Cabreros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabreros slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kevin Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cabreros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabreros's head.
Cabreros tries to land a body kick
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood jabs Cabreros right on the nose. Cabreros blinks but takes it well.
Wood thuds a left hand into Cabreros's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tallings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Pain Killer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Combat Baby. Shane The Pain Killer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Tallings!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallings misses with a wild combination.
Tallings lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Tallings scores with a four punch combination!
The Pain Killer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on The Pain Killer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Pain Killer controlling the position.
Tallings tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer controlling from the full mount.
Tallings's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tallings is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Pain Killer lands a nice shot to the head.
The Pain Killer controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallings is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The Pain Killer controlling his opponent.
The Pain Killer breaks from Tallings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Pain Killer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Pain Killer controlling the position easily from mount.
Tallings is bucking up trying to escape but The Pain Killer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallings squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The Pain Killer controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane The Pain Killer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tallings moves out of range as The Pain Killer throws a body kick.
The Pain Killer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tallings is looking to stand back up but The Pain Killer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tallings.
The Pain Killer uses his free foot to push down on Tallings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tallings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer with good strikes from the mount here!
The Pain Killer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Pain Killer with the ground and pound from mount.
The Pain Killer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Pain Killer lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pain Killer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane The Pain Killer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A clash of legs there as The Pain Killer blocks the low kick.
Jab from Tallings.
The Pain Killer forces Tallings back against the cage and clinches.
The Pain Killer lands a knee to the body.
The Pain Killer breaks from the clinch.
Tallings tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Pain Killer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tallings's guard now.
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!
The Pain Killer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Pain Killer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tallings, up you get!
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Pain Killer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallings tries to kick The Pain Killer off but The Pain Killer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Pain Killer decides to return to a standing position.
The Pain Killer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Pain Killer stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallings is defending against the submission attempts here by The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tallings napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Pain Killer staying calm.
Shane The Pain Killer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallings is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Pain Killer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Pain Killer controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tallings wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Pain Killer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tallings will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Pain Killer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tallings down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallings is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane The Pain Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallings throws a lazy body kick
and The Pain Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tallings won't be happy with that.
The Pain Killer stands up.
The Pain Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tallings.
The Pain Killer drives through and clinches with Tallings against the cage.
The Pain Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Pain Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on The Pain Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tallings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Pain Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tallings can do to turn this around?
The Pain Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallings leaves The Pain Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tallings thuds a left hand into The Pain Killer's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tallings throws a leg kick but The Pain Killer moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pain Killer feints and as Tallings raises his hands in defense, The Pain Killer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer stops Tallings from standing up.
The Pain Killer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tallings wants to stand up but The Pain Killer is controlling him.
Tallings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Pain Killer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Pain Killer pushes down on Tallings's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from The Pain Killer there.
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.
Tallings pushes The Pain Killer off looking to stand but The Pain Killer dives back in and keeps control.
The Pain Killer uses his free foot to push down on Tallings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tallings.
The Pain Killer controlling the position easily from mount.
The Pain Killer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tallings for as long as he can get away with.
The Pain Killer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tallings is now in The Pain Killer's guard. A big mistake from The Pain Killer there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer working a defensive guard here.
The Pain Killer has Tallings pulled in close to control his posture.
Tallings wants to get up but he can't break The Pain Killer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tallings must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Pain Killer has his hands on Tallings's head, controlling the position.
Shane The Pain Killer 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Pain Killer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane The Pain Killer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tallings thows a body shot but no joy.
Tallings motions for The Pain Killer to come forward. Tallings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Pain Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dan Tallings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tallings is trying to break the clinch but The Pain Killer is controlling him.
The Pain Killer scores with a knee to the head.
The Pain Killer successfully pulls guard.
The Pain Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tallings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane The Pain Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Pain Killer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane The Pain Killer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baron Von Barva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nakamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Barva comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Von Barva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Nakamora!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Barva tries to clinch up but Nakamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Barva with a jab.
It looks like Hiro Nakamora has been cut.
Von Barva tries to clinch up but Nakamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Barva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Barva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Barva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Barva throws out the jab.
Von Barva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamora won't allow Von Barva to get back to his feet.
Von Barva keeping moving, preventing Nakamora from controlling successfully.
Nakamora drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Barva dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamora is working an open guard so Von Barva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Von Barva throws a head kick that misses.
Von Barva forces Nakamora back against the cage and clinches.
Von Barva tries a knee to the head but Nakamora blocks it.
Nakamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Barva gets underhooks to prevent Nakamora's takedown attempt.
Baron Von Barva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamora.
Nakamora goes for a takedown attempt but Von Barva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakamora looks gassed!
Von Barva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Barva moves into range and clinches up with Nakamora.
Von Barva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamora takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nakamora jumps guard but Von Barva stands there with Nakamora around his waist. Nakamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Von Barva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Barva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Barva lands a damaging elbow.
Von Barva working Nakamora over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Von Barva.
That has opened up Hiro Nakamora's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Von Barva.
Nakamora goes for a takedown attempt but Von Barva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Barva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Barva moves in looking to clinch but Nakamora pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Barva.
Von Barva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Barva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamora has a takedown stuffed.
Von Barva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Barva thumps Nakamora with a low kick.
Von Barva moves into the clinch.
Von Barva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Hiro Nakamora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Von Barva lands a damaging elbow.
Von Barva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Barva lands an elbow inside.
Hiro Nakamora's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short body shot lands from Von Barva as the two fighters clinch.
Von Barva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Barva lands an elbow that stopped Nakamora in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiro Nakamora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baron Von Barva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Jacques Shellac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shellac 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.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shellac sprawls well. Shellac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shellac takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shellac.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Shellac knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shellac avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Shellac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Shellac turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shellac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to keep Shellac in close.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shellac passes into side control.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shellac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellac stands up.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Shellac's guard.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shellac 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shellac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shellac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shellac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shellac throws and low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Shellac tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a swing at Shellac's ribcage but misses.
Johnson cracks Shellac with an open hand slap.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shellac's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook. Shellac ducked under it nicely.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson punishes Shellac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shellac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shellac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shellac dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Shellac dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Shellac is not content to let Johnson control the position.
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.
Shellac prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to advance position but instead Shellac slips a leg back in to half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shellac's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shellac!
Johnson punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shellac has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shellac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shellac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Shellac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shellac is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Shellac is staying in there.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shellac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shellac tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stalks Shellac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shellac's face. Shellac staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Shellac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shellac sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shellac keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shellac defending well though.
Shellac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Shellac wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Shellac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Shellac defends it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Shellac with an uppercut!
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.
Shellac tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson checks a low kick from Shellac.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shellac is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Shellac circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shellac manages to avoid it.
Shellac throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Shellac doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jacques Shellac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Shellac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shellac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellac defends it nicely.
Shellac tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Shellac seems unphased.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shellac wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Shellac dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Shellac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shellac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but Shellac is blocking nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Shellac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shellac's head.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Shellac avoids it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shellac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shellac pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Shellac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Shellac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shellac tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Shellac walks into a left hand.
Shellac misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shellac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shellac has wrist control.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shellac is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson has hold of Shellac's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shellac seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shellac is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shellac is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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