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CPAL II: Rolling Thunder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Raboatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Raboatta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Raboatta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jackson! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raboatta misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Raboatta is trying to stand. Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson lands a nice shot to the head. Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Raboatta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Raboatta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson cracks Raboatta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Jackson lands with some strikes. Jackson landing strikes from the mount. Jackson with the ground and pound from mount. Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Raboatta is trying to escape the mount.
Raboatta really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes. Jackson breaks from Raboatta's wrist control and lands an elbow. Raboatta wants to try and get back to his feet. Jackson working Raboatta over with strikes here. Jackson with shots to the head and body - Raboatta looks very uncomfortable down there. Raboatta wants to get back to his feet.
Raboatta is breathing heavily. Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raboatta looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson lands with some strikes. Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Raboatta is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Raboatta hang on?
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. Jackson controlling from the full mount. Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. Jackson dominating with strikes here. Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Jackson dominating with strikes here. Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish! Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Raboatta is in trouble! Jackson looking to finish Raboatta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raboatta! Raboatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount. Raboatta regains half guard. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raboatta keeps working. Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Raboatta defends it. Raboatta is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. Raboatta has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Raboatta throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Jackson cracks Raboatta with an elbow. That is naaassty. Raboatta is trying to buck Jackson off. Jackson is putting a hurting on Raboatta here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Raboatta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Jackson cracks Raboatta with an elbow. That is naaassty. Raboatta taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Raboatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab from Raboatta. Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raboatta's guard. Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Jackson is working Raboatta over with some ground and pound from side control. Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Raboatta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Raboatta pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Raboatta some visible discomfort.
Raboatta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. Jackson slips nicely into half guard. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. Raboatta is looking to escape. Raboatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Raboatta is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Raboatta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Raboatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson prevents Raboatta from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raboatta taking shots to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson breaks from Raboatta's wrist control and lands an elbow. Jackson with the ground and pound from mount. Jackson dominating with strikes here. Jackson breaks from Raboatta's wrist control and lands an elbow. Jackson landing strikes from the mount. Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Raboatta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Raboatta is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Raboatta manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jackson scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jackson working away. Raboatta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raboatta to see if he's OK. Jackson prevents Raboatta from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Raboatta saw that one coming. Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Raboatta working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stops Raboatta from standing up. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson is working Raboatta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Raboatta's brow. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jackson won't allow Raboatta to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson with a nice head shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Raboatta in a clinch.
Raboatta throws a head punch that misses. Jackson wants the takedown. Raboatta is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raboatta's guard against the cage. Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson trying to control but Raboatta is working from the bottom. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raboatta's head. Raboatta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson is in close to Raboatta's body, working some short punches and elbows. Raboatta is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is working Raboatta over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jackson gets a clinch. Raboatta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson has hold of one of Raboatta's legs. Raboatta is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raboatta is keeping the position for now. Jackson forces his way into half guard. Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ground and pound from Jackson. Raboatta won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. Raboatta is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Raboatta is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Raboatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raboatta throws a combination that misses and Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Raboatta wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to control. Raboatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Raboatta wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling the action here. Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jackson moves into full mount! Raboatta won't be happy about that! Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice elbow there by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Raboatta hang on? Raboatta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson landing shots from mount. Jackson landing punches. Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. Raboatta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson landing punches. Jackson with a couple of short strikes. Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here! Raboatta wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Raboatta hang on? Raboatta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raboatta?
Jackson scoring with strikes but Raboatta is staying in there. Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish! Jackson lands with some strikes. Raboatta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Raboatta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Raboatta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to finish Raboatta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raboatta! Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes. Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson unloading with bombs! Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Raboatta defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raboatta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Raboatta wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jackson controlling the pace for now. Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Raboatta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jackson controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Raboatta throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by MMA-THEME. Davidson has chosen The Sounds-Beat Box as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Owen Smith had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mondo Davidson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mondo Davidson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Davidson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Smith looks to land a combination. Davidson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A decent looking cross lands there for Smith. Horrible takedown by Davidson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad. Davidson shoots in but no luck this time. Owen Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondo Davidson. Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet. Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davidson. Davidson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owen Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith lands a head kick!
It looks like Mondo Davidson has been cut. Owen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davidson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Davidson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch. Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice body punch from Davidson. Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smith throws a combination. Davidson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Smith looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range. Smith cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg. Smith scores with a push kick. Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidson's sensitive parts. Smith misses the body punch and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davidson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Davidson wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Davidson looks gassed! Smith tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg. Davidson trying to control the pace. Smith kicks Davidson off and gets back to his feet. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Davidson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mondo Davidson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mondo Davidson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith misses with a low kick. Davidson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson blocks a low kick nicely. Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson. Davidson is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davidson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davidson. Davidson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Davidson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard. Smith wants to stand up but Davidson is controlling him. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Davidson is now in half guard. Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Smith wants to get back to his feet. Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Smith wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Davidson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mondo Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far. Davidson works his way into full mount! Davidson controlling from the full mount. Davidson working away from the top, dropping strikes. Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Davidson has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mondo Davidson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet. Smith swinging wilding here.
Davidson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davidson off to one side. Davidson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely. Owen Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mondo Davidson. Smith throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Smith is looking to escape. Davidson tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position. Smith is looking to escape. Smith trying to control here.
Smith wants to sweep but Davidson has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smith trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith is trying to stand back up but Davidson is controlling him
Davidson is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Mondo Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smith wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Davidson manages to mount him!
Owen Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Davidson looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Mondo Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Davidson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondo Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ruffy kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sasuke namara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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225 cm
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190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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186 lbs
4 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ruffy kicker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, sasuke namara! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! namara gets a takedown into half guard. namara prevents kicker from improving his position. namara is controlling the pace.
kicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. kicker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. kicker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! kicker keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. namara 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. namara stopping the sweep attempt from kicker. kicker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
kicker 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. kicker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. namara stopping the sweep attempt from kicker. namara is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. kicker shoots in but no luck this time. kicker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
namara fails with a takedown attempt from distance. ruffy kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. namara looks gassed! namara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but kicker avoids it really well and circles away. kicker stuffs the takedown. ruffy kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sasuke namara. kicker drops namara with a right and a left! kicker comes rushing in but namara regains his composure and manages to keep kicker in guard.
namara is rocked!
It looks like sasuke namara has been cut. kicker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. kicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. namara is still in real trouble! Can kicker finish him? namara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. namara seems to have recovered his senses. namara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. kicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. kicker throws a big right hand that misses. namara trying to control the position here. kicker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. namara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A combination from kicker does no damage. kicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but namara circles away. kicker closes the distance and clinches up with namara, looking for a takedown. kicker pushes namara against the cage but namara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. kicker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows namara to score an easy takedown into full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! kicker is looking to stand up but namara isn't so interested in that idea. kicker striking off his back but it's not causing namara any problems. kicker tries to land a sweep but no joy. namara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. namara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. namara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. kicker looking for a sweep. Not yet kicker, not yet. kicker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. kicker passes to side control. kicker looks up at the clock and then as namara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, kicker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
kicker landing a few strikes. namara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of kicker. namara defending against the ground and pound. kicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but namara is avoiding damage well.
namara holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. The strikes coming from kicker are missing the target in this wave of attacks. namara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of kicker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. kicker doesn't succeed with the takedown and namara counters with a shoot takedown. kicker fights it but they end up in guard. namara wants to pass the guard but kicker is keeping the position. kicker wants to stand but namara is controlling the position. namara controls the pace of the fight for a moment. namara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. kicker 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. namara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed kicker's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. kicker wants to improve his position but namara is controlling well.
namara moves into full mount! kicker won't be happy about that! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sasuke namara dominated that round. The cut man is working on sasuke namara's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
namara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. kicker tries to buck namara off but namara is having none of it. namara slows the pace down. kicker is trying to get back to half guard. namara avoids the strikes from the bottom by kicker. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. kicker doesn't manage to clinch there - namara circles away.
kicker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. namara scores a takedown into full mount! namara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. kicker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. namara content just to control the position here. namara moves to back control. sasuke namara has got the better of the ground game so far. kicker is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be kicker right now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! kicker tries to roll but namara sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
kicker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. kicker tries to break free.
kicker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
kicker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. namara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
namara is hanging on to kicker's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
kicker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
kicker is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. kicker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. namara has good solid back control here. kicker turns into namara and is now in his guard.
kicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. namara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. kicker tries to land a sweep but no joy. namara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. kicker is looking to stand up but namara isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. kicker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
namara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. namara stops kicker from standing up. kicker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sasuke namara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on sasuke namara's cut. That's time! kicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
namara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for kicker! kicker is working to get back to half guard.
kicker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
namara controlling from mount. kicker is working to get back to half guard.
namara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. namara wants to take his opponent's back but kicker doesn't allow it. kicker is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. namara blocks kicker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. kicker is trying desperately to improve position. namara controlling the pace for now. kicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
namara controlling his opponent. kicker is looking to improve his position but namara isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. namara controlling from the full mount. kicker is working to get back to half guard.
namara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. kicker is looking to improve his position but namara isn't that keen on the idea. namara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, sasuke namara just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. kicker shoots for a takedown but namara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from kicker. namara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. kicker is looking for a sweep. namara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that namara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. kicker tries to roll over but namara keeps him under control. kicker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
namara controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. kicker gets full guard. namara is stalling in the full guard. kicker looking for a sweep. Not yet kicker, not yet. namara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. namara looking to pass the guard. ruffy kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! sasuke namara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. kicker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! sasuke namara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got namara 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 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sasuke namara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Hastings! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonsant fails with a takedown attempt. Hastings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonsant swivels and escapes. Hastings wants to clinch. Hastings gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hastings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonsant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hastings leaves Bonsant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Hastings looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hastings dodges the punch combination from Bonsant.
Hastings throws a series of punches but Bonsant avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonsant rushes Hastings and presses him up against the cage. Hastings tries to circle away but Bonsant has him pinned against the cage. Bonsant wants the takedown. Hastings is fighting it off but Bonsant persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hastings's guard against the cage. Hastings pushes Bonsant off and gets back to his feet.
Hastings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hastings dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hastings closes the distance but Bonsant moves to the side and Bonsant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bonsant is looking to take a break and control but Hastings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hastings wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings looks gassed! Hastings makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Bonsant fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Bonsant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hastings clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonsant. Hastings gets underhooks to prevent Bonsant's takedown attempt.
Bonsant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hastings regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bonsant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bonsant stops Hastings from standing up. Bonsant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bonsant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bonsant content to stall in guard here. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonsant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hastings is looking to stand up but Bonsant isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonsant lands a couple of elbows. Bonsant trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom. Bonsant landing with the ground and pound. Hastings wants to stand and escape but Bonsant is having none of it. Bonsant works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bonsant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hastings wants to get back to his feet. Bonsant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonsant lands a nice short elbow. Bonsant is pressing down on Hastings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hastings is holding on for now. Hastings wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasmin Bonsant dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonsant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bonsant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hastings misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonsant throws out a powerful jab. Bonsant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hastings but Hastings pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bonsant tries for a takedown but Hastings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bonsant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hastings. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonsant is defended easily by Hastings. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Bonsant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bonsant swats away the attempt to clinch by Hastings. Hastings fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hastings tries to clinch but Bonsant moves away and Bonsant counters with a one-two to the body. Hastings tests Bonsant's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hastings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonsant works the jab nicely. Horrible takedown by Bonsant or perhaps it was just good defense by Hastings which made him look bad. Hastings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hastings closes the distance but Bonsant moves to the side and Bonsant counters with a takedown into side control. Bonsant in side control, throwing shots but Hastings defends. Bonsant prevents Hastings from escaping the position. Bonsant is looking to take a break and control but Hastings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hastings is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bonsant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hastings tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Bonsant lands a big elbow. Bonsant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hastings hang on? Bonsant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hastings hang on? Hastings is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hastings taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonsant landing shots from mount. Bonsant won't let Hastings get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Bonsant lands a heavy elbow. Hastings is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Bonsant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Hastings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hastings is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bonsant is landing with some decent strikes but Hastings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bonsant working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bonsant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hastings can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bonsant lands with some strikes. Hastings wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hastings can do anything to dispel that myth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasmin Bonsant dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hastings ducks right into an uppercut from Bonsant. Bonsant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hastings's head. Bonsant with a body punch. A glancing blow. A cross from Bonsant lands. Bonsant drives through and clinches with Hastings against the cage.
Bonsant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bonsant lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Bonsant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hastings to see if he's OK.
Hastings is rocked! Bonsant is working Hastings over with some ground and pound from side control. Hastings is still in real trouble! Can Bonsant finish him? Hastings wants to get back to his feet but Bonsant is dominant here and he's now got Hastings's back! Hastings seems to have recovered his senses. Hastings is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bonsant scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hastings controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Bonsant wants to control but Hastings manages to buck him off and is now in Bonsant's guard! Nice work there by Hastings! Hastings trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonsant's guard. Bonsant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bonsant staying out of range there. Jasmin Bonsant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonsant.
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. Hastings tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bonsant counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bonsant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hastings. Hastings tries to clinch up and Bonsant counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hastings! Hastings is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hastings takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hastings is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonsant landing strikes from the mount. Hastings bucks up and throws Bonsant to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! A jab from Bonsant finds it's way through Hastings's defenses. Hastings thuds his shin into the meat of Bonsant's side. Hastings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonsant. Hastings misses with a wild combination.
Hastings tries to clinch but Bonsant moves out of range. Bonsant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonsant cracks Hastings with a good jab. Bonsant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hastings is fending him off so far but Bonsant persists. Nope, Hastings circles away and we're back to standing. Hastings rushes Bonsant and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonsant tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Bonsant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hastings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonsant backwards. Jasmin Bonsant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hastings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonsant.
Hastings unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hastings lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bonsant wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonsant as Hastings tries to tie him up. Hastings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bonsant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bonsant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bonsant sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Alex Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bonsant landing strikes from the mount and Hastings is in trouble! Bonsant won't let Hastings get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Bonsant blocks Hastings's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jasmin Bonsant showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonsant, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasmin Bonsant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braun has chosen Neurosonic - Are Solar as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dean! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Braun! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Braun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Braun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dean looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Braun pushes past his half guard into mount! Dean is breathing heavily. Braun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dean looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Dean defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dean covering up well and avoiding damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dean tries to escape the position.
Dean staying busy and making it hard for Braun to control. Braun struggling to land strikes to the head as Dean covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braun seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dean's chin but Dean turns very nicely into Braun's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dean.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Braun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Braun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Braun! Braun stands up. Braun throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Braun doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Braun clinches up against the cage. Braun has Dean pushed against the cage. Braun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braun tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Braun fails in his attempt to clinch. Dean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Braun! Dean jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Braun is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Braun and Dean has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dean asserts his dominance and retains side control. Dean has an Americana. Braun didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dean is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dean hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Dean!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted McInty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaiul Henry (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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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted McInty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaiul Henry! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McInty tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Henry looks to land a left hand but McInty moved out of range nicely. McInty has managed to clinch.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but McInty pulls his leg out and moves away.
McInty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McInty leaning against his opponent.
Henry dodges an elbow strike from McInty.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but McInty pulls his leg out and moves away.
McInty is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
McInty slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
McInty cracks the inside of Henry's front leg. McInty drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
McInty gets underhooks to prevent Henry's takedown attempt.
Ted McInty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaiul Henry. McInty is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McInty down to the mat. McInty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McInty has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
McInty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Gaiul Henry has been cut. Henry takes an elbow to the forehead. Henry blocks the elbow strike.
McInty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henry's face.
McInty misses with an elbow over the top. McInty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McInty is pushing Henry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A knee to the head by McInty.
McInty avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McInty lands an elbow inside. McInty lands an elbow inside. McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McInty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McInty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henry blocks it with crossed arms. McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McInty misses with an elbow over the top. McInty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. McInty throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McInty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McInty lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Gaiul Henry's cut even more. McInty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henry blocks it with crossed arms. McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Henry blocks the elbow strike.
Henry has McInty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McInty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Henry avoids a wild elbow strike from McInty. Henry goes for a takedown attempt but McInty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry misses with a looping right. McInty tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance. Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Henry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Henry looks gassed! McInty tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! McInty fails in his attempt to clinch. McInty tries to clinch up. McInty is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
McInty doesn't manage to clinch there - Henry circles away.
McInty wants to clinch up but Henry keeps it at a distance. Henry throws a nice looking combination but McInty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McInty is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry tries to clinch up. McInty takes the fight into the clinch. McInty landing knees to the head.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McInty lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment. McInty lands an elbow inside that Henry shrugs off.
The cut above Gaiul Henry's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A nice glancing elbow lands by McInty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted McInty dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gaiul Henry's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Henry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McInty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McInty throws a head kick that half lands.
McInty wants to clinch up but Henry keeps it at a distance. McInty works over Henry's head and body with a nice combination. Henry has a takedown stuffed. McInty tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance. McInty pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch. McInty lands an elbow that stopped Henry in his tracks for a moment. Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but McInty shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gaiul Henry's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Henry letting McInty take a breather here. Henry is breathing heavily. McInty with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. McInty lands an elbow just above Henry 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gaiul Henry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ted McInty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Trigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trigg comes to the cage accompanied by "Makaveli" by Tupac Shakur. Steve Bledsoe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Trigg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Bledsoe! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bledsoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trigg tries to avoid it but Bledsoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trigg to the ground. Trigg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bledsoe shoots in and bounces Trigg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Trigg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trigg tries to get out of the position. Bledsoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bledsoe won't allow Trigg to sweep him here. Bledsoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bledsoe postures up in Trigg's guard and throws a big left but Trigg blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trigg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Bledsoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Trigg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Trigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bledsoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trigg tries to avoid it but Bledsoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trigg to the ground. Trigg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bledsoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mack Trigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bledsoe. Bledsoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trigg. Bledsoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trigg circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bledsoe has a takedown stuffed. Bledsoe looks gassed! Trigg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trigg gets a clinch. Bledsoe tries to circle away but Trigg has him pinned against the cage. Trigg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bledsoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trigg but Trigg pushes him off and we're back to square one. Trigg throws a right and a left that Bledsoe avoids nicely. Jab, jab by Trigg - just one landing.
It looks like Steve Bledsoe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trigg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bledsoe shoots in for a double leg but Trigg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bledsoe fails to land the takedown. Trigg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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! Trigg has closed the distance and engaged Bledsoe in a clinch.
Bledsoe working hard to break the clinch. Trigg has Bledsoe pressed against the cage, preventing Bledsoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bledsoe wants to break free but Trigg has control.
Trigg prevents Bledsoe from breaking the clinch. Trigg has clasped his hands together around Bledsoe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Trigg working the head and body with strikes. Trigg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trigg landing strikes. Bledsoe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Trigg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Trigg looks up at the clock and then as Bledsoe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trigg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bledsoe tries to escape but Trigg is in control. Trigg is putting a hurting on Bledsoe here, landing some big shots from side control. Trigg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Bledsoe tries to escape but Trigg is in control. Trigg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bledsoe struggling a bit here. Bledsoe is trying to buck Trigg off.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bledsoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trigg swivels and escapes. Trigg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trigg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bledsoe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bledsoe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Trigg throwing strikes here but Bledsoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bledsoe is looking to get to half guard. Bledsoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Trigg dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steve Bledsoe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bledsoe shoots and misses and Trigg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trigg. Bledsoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trigg is one step ahead there. Trigg throwing strikes from guard but Bledsoe blocks nicely. Bledsoe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Trigg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bledsoe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bledsoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trigg throws out the jab. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bledsoe fails with the takedown and Trigg counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bledsoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trigg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Trigg wants to get back to his feet.
Trigg thows a huge punch but Bledsoe dodges it nicely.
Trigg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bledsoe to get to his feet. Bledsoe with a lazy takedown attempt and Trigg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mack Trigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bledsoe. Bledsoe is trying to stand back up but Trigg is controlling him
Trigg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bledsoe on the ground. Trigg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bledsoe is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Trigg pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bledsoe kicks Trigg off and gets back to his feet. Trigg takes a swing at Bledsoe's ribcage but misses. Bledsoe misses with a head kick.
Trigg has a takedown stuffed. Bledsoe misses with a takedown and Trigg counters with a straight right hand. Trigg swinging wilding here.
Bledsoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trigg wants to stand but Bledsoe is controlling the position. Trigg tries to strike from the bottom.
Trigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bledsoe stands up from Trigg's guard - Bledsoe perhaps looking for a knockout. Bledsoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bledsoe with a lazy takedown attempt and Trigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bledsoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Trigg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Trigg 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. Bledsoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bledsoe. Bledsoe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trigg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Trigg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bledsoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bledsoe with a poor takedown and Trigg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bledsoe! Bledsoe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Trigg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bledsoe hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Trigg dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Steve Bledsoe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trigg. A combination from Bledsoe does no damage. Trigg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bledsoe.
A punch combination from Bledsoe misses. Bledsoe with a lazy takedown attempt and Trigg counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trigg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bledsoe's half guard. Bledsoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bledsoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Trigg counters with a takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Trigg landing strikes. Bledsoe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Trigg landing strikes. Bledsoe pushes Trigg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trigg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bledsoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Bledsoe shoots and misses so Trigg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mack Trigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bledsoe. This has been an exciting period of action! Bledsoe working a defensive guard here.
Trigg wants to pass the guard but Bledsoe is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bledsoe pushes Trigg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Trigg moves out of range of the leg kick from Bledsoe. Steve Bledsoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bledsoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bledsoe misses with a takedown attempt and Bledsoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bledsoe misses with a double jab
and Trigg moves into the clinch. Bledsoe manages to break the clinch.
Trigg throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bledsoe with a lazy takedown attempt so Trigg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Trigg scoring with punches to the head and body. Bledsoe wants to get back to his feet but Trigg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Trigg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bledsoe has wrist control. Bledsoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trigg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bledsoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trigg working some strikes from top position. Trigg won't allow Bledsoe to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bledsoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bledsoe with a lazy takedown attempt and Trigg counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bledsoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Trigg is looking to stand back up but Bledsoe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trigg. Trigg has a hand on Bledsoe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bledsoe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Trigg is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bledsoe blocks Trigg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Bledsoe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steve Bledsoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bledsoe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bledsoe looking for a guillotine from mount but Trigg is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mack Trigg showed his dominance in that final round. Well Trigg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Trigg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cj Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cj Kennedy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Bauer. A telegraphed right hand from Bauer misses the target. A swing and a miss from Kennedy. Bauer throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it. Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Bauer. Bauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bauer moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy. Kennedy tries a body shot but Bauer blocks it.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauer's efforts to push away. Kennedy working aggressively here.
Bauer blocks an elbow strike. Bauer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bauer. Bauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Cj Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well. Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely. Bauer throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it. Bauer lands a left and a right that sends Kennedy crashing to the canvas! Bauer dives into mount looking to finish!
Kennedy is rocked!
It looks like Cj Kennedy has been cut. Bauer lands a big shot there that rocks Kennedy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bauer dominating with strikes here. Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kennedy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bauer uses his free foot to push down on Kennedy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kennedy. Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kennedy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bauer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kennedy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bauer scores with a couple of nice shots. Bauer is nestled in close to Kennedy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kennedy taking some punishment here, with Bauer in his half guard. Kennedy trying to control but Bauer postures up.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ground and pound from Bauer. Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard. Kennedy wants to get back to full guard but Bauer has mounted him! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bauer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Bauer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bauer prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal. Kennedy is breathing heavily. Bauer lands a heavy elbow. Bauer unloading with bombs! Kennedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer tries to control but Kennedy wriggling away. Bauer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Bauer trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kennedy is in a horrible position here. Bauer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kennedy tries to reverse the position but Bauer maintains control. Bauer with the ground and pound from mount. Bauer landing strikes from the mount and Kennedy is in trouble! Kennedy is trying desperately to improve position. Bauer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bauer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kennedy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bauer landing strikes from the mount. Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bauer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Bauer blocks Kennedy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Bauer is landing with some decent strikes but Kennedy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bauer connects with a bit shot that sees Kennedy covering up! More strikes from Bauer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bauer is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Bauer!
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