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OFC 8: Slaughterhouse PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastion Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Malik Carr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastion Castle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle 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.
Castle gets caught flat footed, as Carr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carr advances position into side control!
Carr slows the pace down.
Carr tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Carr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Castle's face as Carr controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carr controls the position from side control.
Carr throws a strike aimed at the side of Castle's head but Castle avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle defending against the ground and pound.
Carr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Carr swings around for an armbar but Castle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carr's guard.
Carr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carr looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carr is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Carr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carr thows a big elbow that misses.
Carr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carr passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Carr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carr seems to be working for a kimura but Castle defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carr in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carr is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carr throwing shots but Castle is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Castle defend it? Carr steps over the head and cranks it - Castle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malik Carr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Plant's choice of entrance music: Immigrant song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bolo Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant keeps the fight on the outside.
Plant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yeung is not content to let Plant control the position.
Plant wants to stand but Yeung has his arm trapped.
Plant decides to stand back up. Plant steps back and let's Yeung get back to his feet.
Yeung misses the shot to the body.
Yeung throws a body punch but Plant moves out of range.
Yeung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plant wanted to stand there but Yeung had control of the position.
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Yeung's legs - danger averted.
Plant is posturing up here but Yeung has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Plant tries to roll out but it's too tight and Plant has to tap! Slick submission there by Yeung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bolo Yeung!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Tuou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Tuou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon cracks Tuou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Pat Tuou has been cut.
Tuou closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Tuou pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon cracks Tuou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tuou is rocked!
Dixon lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tuou - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Dixon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapman.
Chapman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Freeman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Freeman is looking for a triangle but Chapman pushes his legs off easily.
Freeman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chapman forces his way into half guard.
Chapman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chapman throwing shots but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chapman passes into side control!
Chapman tries to move to mount but Freeman blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chapman is controlling him well.
Chapman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freeman is trying to control Chapman's posture but Chapman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chapman swings around for an armbar but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chapman's guard.
Chapman is pulling down on Freeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Freeman, at least for the moment.
Freeman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Leeland Chapman has been cut.
Chapman scores with a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman has his foot on Chapman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chapman works his way back into a safe position though.
Chapman looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chapman controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leeland Chapman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chapman has a takedown stuffed.
Freeman thumps Chapman with a low kick.
Freeman connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freeman.
Freeman lands a big head kick that sends Chapman tumbling to the mat! Freeman takes a step backwards and waves Chapman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Freeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freeman.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Freeman lands a big head kick that sends Chapman tumbling to the mat! Freeman takes a step backwards and waves Chapman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chapman is rocked!
Leeland Chapman's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freeman.
Oh Chapman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leeland Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Chapman crumples to the floor! Freeman milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dorian Freeman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Bronca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronca has chosen Me ponen esta cancioncitasi es que gano as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Bronca!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bronca with that takedown attempt.
Bronca shoots for a double leg takedown but Deschain sprawls well. He's pushed Bronca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deschain sprawls well. Deschain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronca gets slowly back to his feet.
Roland Deschain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Bronca.
Bronca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deschain as he jumps to the side.
Bronca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deschain circles away.
Deschain moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
It looks like Armando Bronca has been cut.
Deschain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bronca's face.
Deschain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bronca fails to pull guard.
Bronca being controlled against the cage.
Deschain lands a knee to the head.
Bronca wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deschain obliges.
The is referee keeping an eye on Deschain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronca tries to pull guard but Deschain holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronca drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deschain obliges.
Deschain is pushing Bronca up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roland Deschain.
Deschain moves into the clinch.
Deschain lands a good knee to the midsection. Bronca won't want to take too many of those.
Deschain landing knees to the head.
Deschain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deschain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deschain landing knees to the head.
Deschain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bronca up against the cage.
Bronca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bronca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deschain smiles and moves away.
Deschain rushes Bronca and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
Bronca fails to pull guard.
Deschain lands an elbow just above Bronca 's eye.
Bronca jumps guard.
Bronca looking for a guillotine here but Deschain defends easily.
Bronca looks gassed!
Deschain stopping the sweep attempt from Bronca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronca looking for a guillotine here but Deschain defends easily.
Deschain preventing the sweep.
Deschain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronca fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronca shoots in for a double leg but Deschain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronca shoots in but no luck this time.
Deschain wants to clinch up but Bronca keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronca is defended easily by Deschain.
Bronca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deschain sprawls well. Deschain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronca gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain darts in and clinches Bronca up against the cage.
Bronca letting Deschain take a breather here.
Deschain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bronca wants a takedown but no success here.
Deschain lands an elbow that stopped Bronca in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
Deschain scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Armando Bronca's cut even more.
Bronca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deschain smiles and moves away.
Roland Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deschain gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Deschain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deschain connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armando Bronca'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.
Deschain stuffs the takedown.
Bronca looks for a takedown but Deschain sprawls well.
Deschain lands a nice shot to the body.
Deschain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronca, pushing him back against the cage.
Deschain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deschain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deschain gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bronca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deschain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roland Deschain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Bronca.
Bronca being controlled against the cage.
Bronca jumps guard.
Bronca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deschain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronca had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Deschain is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bronca Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Deschain's back instead.
Bronca is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bronca missing with strikes from the back.
Deschain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronca on the ground.
Even with his hooks in, Bronca manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Deschain controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bronca landing with strikes.
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.
Deschain is trying to stand back up.
Bronca is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Deschain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bronca has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Deschain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bronca doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armando Bronca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hwang Jang lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hwang Jang lee!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jang lee.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Jang lee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardy is pressing down on Jang lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardy pushes a forearm under Jang lee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jang lee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Hardy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Gator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Simpson working away.
Simpson wants to control but Gator is keeping him busy.
Gator tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Simpson easily slips into full mount!
Gator tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Gator is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
Gator is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson unloading with bombs!
Gator 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.
Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gator trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator is staying active underneath Simpson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gator flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simpson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gator is looking to get back to is feet but Simpson passes into side control.
Gator throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gator can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gator is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Gator tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gator trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gator?
Gator is trying desperately to improve position.
Gator squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gator wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gator is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Gator to control.
Simpson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gator wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Gator regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gator missing with punches from the bottom.
Gator is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Simpson blocks the strikes from Gator.
Simpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gator wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gator wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Simpson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gator is trying to control but Simpson passes into side control!
Simpson cracks Gator with a big elbow.
Simpson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gator!
Simpson avoids the attempt from Gator to control.
Simpson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gator?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gator closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gator lands in his opponent's guard.
Gator advances to half guard.
Gator trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
Simpson trying to hold on to Gator's head to control him but Gator postures up.
Gator is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gator postures up.
Simpson wants to stand but Gator is controlling the position.
Gator pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gator is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Gator stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Gator is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gator is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Gator there.
Gator scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simpson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gator is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Gator trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Gator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Gator is controlling well.
Gator is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson is staying active underneath Gator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gator tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Gator tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brian Gator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gator misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gator shoots and misses
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson stands and throws Gator's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simpson controlling the position.
Gator is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simpson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gator tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gator!
Gator wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gator is looking to escape.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Gator is in trouble!
Gator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Gator trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Simpson.
Gator can't escape the position.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Gator is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gator darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gator throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gator tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gator can't do much from the bottom here.
Gator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Gator is looking to get back to is feet but Simpson passes into side control.
Gator tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a little break here. Gator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gator wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gator!
Gator is trying desperately to improve position.
Gator is working hard here to advance position.
Gator wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gator is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gator slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simpson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gator is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson stalling.
Simpson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gator wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson prevents Gator from improving his position.
Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson controlling the pace.
Gator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Gator is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gator flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gator misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gator's guard now.
Gator looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson forces his way into half guard.
Gator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James May!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raider takes the fight into the clinch.
Raider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
May uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raider.
Raider moves out of range as May throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Raider.
Raider moves into the clinch.
Raider manages to break the clinch.
Raider blocks a head kick by May.
Ricky Raider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by May.
Raider scores with a punch to the head.
May scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raider doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Raider.
May fails with an attempt to clinch.
May moves in looking to clinch but Raider pushes him off.
Raider moves into the clinch successfully.
May ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. May no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raider throwing strikes but missing.
May manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raider manages to get himself to full guard.
May content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider is looking to stand up but May isn't so interested in that idea.
May stands and steps away. Raider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
May tries to clinch but Raider moves out of range.
Raider throws a nice looking combination but May bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Raider 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raider throws a nice looking combination but May bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raider blocks the body kick.
Raider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raider clinches up with May and pushes him back against the cage.
May wants a takedown but no success here.
May jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raider walks away with a smile on his face. May gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from May.
Ricky Raider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James May.
Raider is looking to clinch.
Raider fails to land with a series of punches.
May swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
May closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raider did well to prevent May getting side control.
Raider is trying to stand up here but May is controlling him well.
May looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
May wants to control but Raider is keeping him busy.
May gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Raider misses with a double jab
so May counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raider is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raider can't keep his opponent in guard - May advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
May decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
May throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raider was covering up waiting for the punch and May finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raider kicks May off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raider tries a head kick but it misses.
May works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raider misses with a few strikes there.
May fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raider avoids it really well and circles away.
Raider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
May tries to clinch up but Raider circles away and keeps his distance.
May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, May seems content to control.
Raider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
May stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Raider to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
May works to advance to full mount. Raider defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
May takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
May cracks Raider with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
May takes Raider's back.
May really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Raider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May keeps control of the position as Raider tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
May keeps control of the position easily here as Raider tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James May dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raider moves in looking to clinch but May pushes him off.
May gets the takedown into side control.
Raider wants to get back to his feet but May is dominant here and he's now got Raider's back!
May is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Raider is really stuck here.
May keeps control of the position easily here as Raider tries to buck him off.
May scores with punches from the back.
James May has got the better of the ground game so far.
May trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Raider doesn't escape.
Raider tries to roll but May sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May tries to keep control of the position but Raider is staying busy.
May tightening his grip on Raider, looking for the choke.
May is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raider is trying to get back to his feet but May has full control of the position and if anything, Raider has just worked his way into a worse spot.
May gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Raider holding both May 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May 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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards May.
May trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Raider doesn't escape.
Raider controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
May has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Raider's body.
May is persistently looking for the submission but Raider is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider rolls, trying to escape but May keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - May's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raider has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
May has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Raider has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Raider is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
May looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Raider is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
May throwing damaging strikes from the back! Raider could be in trouble here!
May just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
May loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Raider hold on?
I would not like to be Raider right now.
Raider is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James May 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!
May misses with an uppercut.
Raider misses with a double jab.
Ricky Raider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
May misses with a takedown attempt - Raider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
May misses with a takedown attempt - Raider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raider moves into the clinch.
May looking for a takedown.
Ricky Raider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James May.
May stops a takedown attempt from Raider.
Raider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
May looking for a takedown.
May breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Raider. No joy for May on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - May looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
May shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
May tries for a takedown but Raider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
May closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
May stops Raider from getting back to his feet.
May trying to control the action but Raider is working from the bottom.
Raider kicks off May and gets to his feet.
May shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raider wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and May manages to pass to side control.
Raider scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but May manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May content just to control the position here.
Raider swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that May 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.
May has control of Raider's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Raider regains control of the situation pretty easily.
May sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raider bucks May off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May closes the distance but Raider moves to the side
and Raider counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Raider misses.
May keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raider.
Raider with a lazy takedown attempt
and May counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Raider's guard now.
May working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raider's head.
May 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.
May stops Raider from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
May lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raider keeping moving, preventing May from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James May really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
May scores a takedown into full mount!
May wants to finish this one by submission but Raider is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from May.
May won't let Raider get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
May scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raider?
Raider is trying to escape the mount.
Raider is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
May lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
May unloading with bombs!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May landing punches.
May controlling the pace for now.
Raider throwing hammer fists to the chest of May. What's that going to do exactly?
May controlling the position easily from mount.
May putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raider'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, James May just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
May decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
May perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
May has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but May pulls his head out easily.
Raider tries to kick May off in order to stand up. May Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider trying to remain calm as May controls from the top position.
May in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Raider gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
May tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
May raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raider is squirming around, avoiding May's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Raider really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! May connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Raider throwing hammer fists to the chest of May. What's that going to do exactly?
May is in the full mount, landing strikes.
May tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raider'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.
May sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
May breaks from Raider's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James May dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
May throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raider was covering up waiting for the punch and May finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raider being controlled here, momentarily.
May stands and steps away. Raider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Raider as May shoots in.
Raider tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
May fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
May swings for the body but Raider moves out of range.
A left and a right from Raider both land. Nice combination.
Raider misses with the combination.
May moves in looking to clinch but Raider pushes him off.
Raider tries to clinch
and May decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raider's guard.
Raider is working an open guard so May takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
May walks into a left hand.
May throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
May moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and May counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Raider!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Raider's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, May cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
May landing strikes, looking to finish!
Raider throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Raider is trying to stand but he's just given May his back.
Raider is trying to get back to his feet but May has full control of the position and if anything, Raider has just worked his way into a worse spot.
May is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May is looking to control Raider but Raider is wriggling around and keeping busy.
May is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Raider controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
May really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Raider.
Raider trying to get back to his feet but May is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards May.
May has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I would not like to be Raider right now.
May punishes Raider with strikes from the back mount.
Raider is taking damage to the body and head.
May lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raider is trying to shake May off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! May won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
May scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ricky Raider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James May is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
May taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James May comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got May 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 44:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James May! James May retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. Bellic has chosen Wavin' Flag as his entrance music. John Chambers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niko Bellic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Chambers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bellic slips a jab and a cross from Chambers.
Bellic throws a series of punches but Chambers avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Bellic misses.
Chambers lands a jab.
Bellic throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Bellic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bellic looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chambers lands a big uppercut and Bellic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bellic looks OK. Chambers waves Bellic back to his feet!
Bellic is rocked!
Bellic circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chambers. Bellic falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chambers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Chambers!
John Chambers is the new light heavyweight champion!
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