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GSF 34 Hamilton vs Emelianenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Shemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shemper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Earl Bird!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bird looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bird wants to control but Shemper postures up.
Bird is not content to let Shemper control the position.
Shemper working the body and head with strikes.
Shemper tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Shemper working away.
Bird is trying to improve his position.
Bird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shemper's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Shemper! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bird has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Shemper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with I Stand Alone blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
McDonald is working for an americana but Banner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McDonald was thinking about the submission.
Banner working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Banner is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
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.
Banner is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Banner trying to get back to full guard but McDonald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McDonald avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banner is surviving well by controlling McDonald's body position as best he can.
Banner wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banner is holding on tight.
McDonald trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
McDonald is going olschool here, as he tries to force Banner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Banner shrugs it off.
Banner wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
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.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banner looks a forlorn figure.
Banner tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
McDonald with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Banner tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald feints and as Banner raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banner pushes past his half guard into mount!
Banner landing punches.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonald is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Banner postures up.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Banner!
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Banner is in trouble!
The referee warns Banner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Banner is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald looking to finish Banner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banner!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well.
Banner wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Banner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
McDonald 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.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Banner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has an Americana. Banner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McDonald is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McDonald hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dave McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zukic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50 cent - Many man. Abdallah has chosen California Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Zukic.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abdallah throws a wild body kick that Zukic sees coming a mile off.
Abdallah throws a jab when Zukic was well out of range.
Abdallah looks to score with a jab to the body but Zukic is just out of range.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdallah takes a swing at Zukic's ribcage but misses.
Zukic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zukic thumps Abdallah with a low kick.
Zukic cracks the inside of Abdallah's front leg.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zukic.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdallah.
Abdallah looks to land a left hand but Zukic moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Abdallah does no damage.
Zukic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abdallah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zukic avoids the head kick by Abdallah.
Abdallah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zukic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdallah's sensitive parts.
Abdallah misses with an uppercut. Zukic saw that one coming.
Zukic moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses.
Abdallah is looking to slow Zukic down with leg kicks.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick
and Abdallah counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Abdallah.
Abdallah looks gassed!
Zukic lands with a nice body kick.
Abdallah throws a leg kick
and Zukic counters with a big head kick but Abdallah shrugs it off.
Zukic thows a body kick. Abdallah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zukic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zukic lands with a kick to the temple. Abdallah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zukic lands with a kick to the temple. Abdallah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zukic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdallah if he has to take too many more of those.
Zukic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zukic.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Zukic throws a front kick that sends Abdallah stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zukic, right into the meat.
Zukic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdallah blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zukic - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Zukic lands but Abdallah takes it in his stride.
Abdallah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Amir Zukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zukic, right into the meat.
Zukic scores with a kick to the body.
Zukic throws a head kick but Abdallah moves out of range.
Zukic throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abdallah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zukic - the referee stops the clock and Abdallah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zukic. Abdallah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zukic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zukic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick that half lands.
Abdallah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zukic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdallah.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Zukic misses
and Abdallah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abdallah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdallah has a takedown stuffed.
Zukic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abdallah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zukic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdallah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zukic connects with a high kick.
Zukic lands a head kick. Abdallah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic feints and then cracks Abdallah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdallah down.
Abdallah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zukic.
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!
Zukic scores with a head kick.
Zukic scores with a leg kick.
Abdallah avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Zukic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Zukic.
Zukic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zukic lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zukic.
Zukic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zukic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zukic connects with a solid leg kick.
Zukic lands a head kick!
Zukic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
Abdallah looks for the body kick but Zukic saw that one coming.
Amir Zukic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdallah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zukic. Zukic obviously looking to wear him down.
Zukic scoring well with a low kick there.
Abdallah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdallah avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick but Abdallah moves out of range.
Zukic connects with a solid leg kick.
Abdallah lands a jab.
Zukic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdallah can do to turn this around?
Zukic moves away from the strike by Abdallah.
Abdallah misses with a head kick.
Zukic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdallah. That did some damage!
Abdallah is breathing heavily.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Zukic.
Abdallah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zukic. That one must have hurt.
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdallah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zukic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Zukic.
Zukic cracks the inside of Abdallah's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick that Abdallah semi-blocks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abdallah might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zukic has got the better of the exchanges.
Abdallah blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Zukic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zukic - that will leave a mark!
Zukic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic lands a high kick!
Zukic throws a head kick that misses
and Abdallah counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zukic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdallah looking to control but Zukic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zukic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdallah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abdallah scoring with strikes but Zukic is staying in there.
Abdallah lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic is squirming around, avoiding Abdallah's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdallah looking to finish with strikes here!
You get the feeling that Zukic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Abdallah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zukic is looking to improve his position but Abdallah isn't that keen on the idea.
Zukic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Abdallah goes for an armbar but Zukic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zukic.
Abdallah has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zukic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abdallah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abdallah to his feet.
Zukic thuds his shin into the meat of Abdallah's side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zukic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zukic.
Zukic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zukic!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Zukic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abdallah with a poor takedown
and Zukic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdallah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Abdallah misses.
Zukic defending well as Abdallah loads up on a big left hand.
Zukic pushes Abdallah away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zukic.
Zukic lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdallah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zukic.
Zukic throws a front kick that sends Abdallah stumbling back into the cage.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zukic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdallah's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Zukic pushes Abdallah away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Zukic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdallah's sensitive parts.
Zukic thuds his shin into the meat of Abdallah's side.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses
and Zukic counters with a nice body kick.
Zukic scores with a head kick.
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
Zukic throws a head kick but Abdallah moves out of range.
Abdallah throws a lazy right hand but Zukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zukic throws a head kick that Abdallah semi-blocks.
Zukic is looking to land body kicks.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Abdallah moves out of range easily.
Abdallah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zukic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zukic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zukic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zukic scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zukic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zukic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abdallah will feel that in the morning.
Zukic connects with a solid leg kick.
Zukic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abdallah takes a step back to recover.
Zukic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdallah's calf.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zukic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdallah misses with a hook.
Zukic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zukic!
Zukic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zukic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic feints and then cracks Abdallah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdallah down.
Zukic throws a nice head kick!
Zukic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdallah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zukic. Zukic obviously looking to wear him down.
Abdallah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abdallah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zukic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Zukic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abdallah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zukic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zukic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zukic. That's going to slow Abdallah down.
Abdallah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
Zukic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zukic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah avoids the head kick by Zukic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zukic.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Abdallah moves out of range easily.
Zukic lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Zukic.
Zukic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zukic thuds his shin into the meat of Abdallah's side.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Abdallah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zukic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdallah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abdallah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahmad Abdallah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zukic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Zukic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zukic, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Zukic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Burgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Potter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 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
5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Burgos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Potter.
Potter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potter throws a left that rocks Burgos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Potter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Burgos regain composure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
Burgos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burgos looks gassed!
Potter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Potter throws a right and a left that Burgos avoids nicely.
Potter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Potter lands with a shot to the body.
Burgos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter lands with a big right hook that stumbles Burgos - he's out on his feet here! Potter follows up with another monster hook that separates Burgos from consciousness! Burgos falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Potter stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada with a nice cross.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estrada.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruce.
Estrada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce instigates a clinch.
Bruce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Estrada blocks it with crossed arms.
Estrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruce.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce keeps control of Estrada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Estrada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce tries to throw a body punch but Estrada avoids it by throwing Bruce back against the cage.
Bruce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Felipe Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bruce.
Bruce looks gassed!
Bruce connects with a knee to the head.
Bruce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Estrada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce landing knees to the body.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands a nice elbow.
Bruce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruce wants a takedown.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Bruce misses with a knee strike.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Estrada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Estrada blocks with his arms.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Bruce has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Estrada is trying to keep an underhook but Bruce manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Estrada trying to hold on to Bruce's head to control him but Bruce postures up.
Bruce blocks the strikes from Estrada.
Estrada is trying to maintain the position but Bruce is very close to passing his half guard.
Estrada looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada trying to control but Bruce postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada moves into full guard.
Bruce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Bruce defends easily.
Bruce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruce has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Bruce trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Estrada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bruce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruce has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Bruce tries to stand but Estrada is controlling from the bottom.
Estrada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Bruce defends easily.
Bruce controlling from the top position.
Bruce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estrada's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruce is aware though and is defending well.
Estrada trying to keep a closed guard but Bruce is proving a slippery customer.
Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.
Estrada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruce is controlling him.
Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruce gets to his feet - Estrada follows without any prompting.
Bruce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Estrada takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce misses with a knee strike.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Bruce misses with a knee to the head.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Estrada dominated that round.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Estrada scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a right hand that Bruce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruce also avoids with ease.
Bruce is looking to clinch.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Bruce tries to clinch up but Estrada circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Estrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce avoids the head kick by Estrada.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Bruce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Estrada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruce circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruce scores with a four punch combination!
Felipe Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. Estrada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Estrada missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike from Bruce.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada gets underhooks to prevent Bruce's takedown attempt.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Estrada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce tries for a takedown but Estrada manages to get underhooks.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bruce.
Bruce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estrada prevents it.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Bruce misses with a knee to the head.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Estrada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruce prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bruce.
Bruce has Estrada pressed against the cage, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruce jumps guard but Estrada stands there with Bruce around his waist. Bruce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Bruce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Estrada smiles and moves away.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch but Estrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estrada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estrada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruce tries to clinch but Estrada is having none of it.
Estrada's corner calls for a 1-2. Estrada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estrada loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
Bruce throws a head kick but Estrada moves out of range.
Bruce moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Estrada misses the target.
Bruce throws a hook but Estrada blocks it.
Bruce checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Estrada.
Estrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce clinches up with Estrada and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce goes for a takedown attempt but Estrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Estrada looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Estrada tries to bum rush Bruce with a series of wild strikes but Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Estrada misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Estrada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Estrada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Estrada throws a nice looking combination but Bruce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
Estrada misses with the combination.
Bruce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Estrada throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Estrada.
The fighters circling - Estrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce rushes Estrada and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
Bruce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estrada is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Bruce.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruce gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bruce stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Estrada throws up his legs and catches Bruce in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bruce tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Estrada! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Estrada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Peles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peles comes into the arena with 'Trapped Under Ice' by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Peles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peles is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but Peles has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Achilles Peles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hal Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses.
Dumonte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dumonte missing with a left hand there. Gibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dumonte.
Dumonte looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Dumonte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gibson tries to clinch but Dumonte is having none of it.
Dumonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dumonte swivels and escapes.
Dumonte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut.
Dumonte misses with a two punch combination.
Gibson tries to clinch but Dumonte is having none of it.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dumonte.
Dumonte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibson.
Dumonte throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dumonte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dumonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dumonte throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson slips a jab and a cross from Dumonte.
Gibson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dumonte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dumonte is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dumonte lands a high kick!
It looks like Hal Gibson has been cut.
Gibson throws a head kick but Dumonte moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but Dumonte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dumonte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dumonte keeps the fight on the outside.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dumonte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dumonte should have avoided that one.
Gibson slips a jab and a cross from Dumonte.
Dumonte misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Gibson misses with a body kick.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dumonte is doing well to control the position and prevent Gibson from advancing to side control.
Dumonte tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Dumonte is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibson.
Dumonte pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Dumonte is having none of it.
Gibson wants to pass to mount but Dumonte is defending the position.
Dumonte is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gibson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumonte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dumonte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gibson stops Dumonte from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dumonte dives on top into guard.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dumonte.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Dumonte from controlling successfully.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumonte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Gibson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dumonte lands a head shot.
Dumonte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Paul Dumonte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dumonte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dumonte tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Dumonte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumonte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibson counters by moving into the clinch.
Dumonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Dumonte.
Dumonte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dumonte obliges.
Gibson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dumonte breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dumonte.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Dumonte.
Gibson moves out of range as Dumonte strikes.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Dumonte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Dumonte.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Dumonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumonte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Dumonte lands with a nice body punch.
Dumonte lands a left and a right that send Gibson crashing to the mat, dazed. Dumonte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Dumonte.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumonte as he avoids it easily.
Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumonte circles away.
Dumonte lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
Dumonte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibson's head backwards.
Dumonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Dumonte keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dumonte.
Dumonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hal Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dumonte.
A lazy left from Dumonte finds it's target.
Dumonte connects with a body shot.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dumonte misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Dumonte misses with a hook.
Gibson dives in and grabs Dumonte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dumonte pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumonte cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Dumonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dumonte.
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dumonte, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dumonte.
Dumonte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dumonte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dumonte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dumonte lands a jab to the head.
Dumonte misses with a head kick.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dumonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dumonte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gibson avoids the attempt from Dumonte to control.
Dumonte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dumonte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gibson trying to mount his opponent but Dumonte defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumonte is trying to stand.
Dumonte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dumonte is staying active underneath Gibson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Gibson's cut.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice combination there by Dumonte.
Dumonte moves out of range of the body kick from Gibson.
Dumonte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Gibson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dumonte. Dumonte obviously looking to wear him down.
Dumonte throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson moves in looking to clinch but Dumonte pushes him off.
Gibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dumonte.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumonte fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Dumonte won't allow it.
Dumonte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumonte catches Gibson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dumonte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dumonte!
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!
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Dumonte, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Dumonte against the cage but Dumonte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Dumonte.
Gibson gets a clinch.
Dumonte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dumonte scoring well with a low kick there.
Dumonte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumonte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dumonte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Dumonte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Dumonte connects with a single shot there.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dumonte breaks the clinch.
Gibson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibson tries to clinch but Dumonte moves out of range.
Dumonte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Dumonte throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Gibson dodges the punch combination from Dumonte.
Gibson slips a jab from Dumonte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dumonte throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
Dumonte lands with a kick to the temple. Gibson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dumonte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gibson backs up against the cage.
Dumonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dumonte thows a body shot but no joy.
Dumonte looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Gibson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gibson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dumonte tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dumonte misses with a kick to the body.
Hal Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Dumonte misses the shot to the body.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dumonte sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dumonte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibson in his tracks.
Dumonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dumonte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dumonte wants it to stay on the feet.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dumonte tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dumonte to the ground. Dumonte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dumonte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dumonte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good shot there by Dumonte.
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dumonte throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Dumonte lands but Gibson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumonte throws a sloppy head kick
and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Dumonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dumonte 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Dumonte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tulio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by "Welcome to Planet M.F." by White Zombie. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tulio Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tulio Nascimento has been cut.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nascimento.
Santiago clobbers Nascimento with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Santiago.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nascimento's hands.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Santiago throws a combination. Nascimento tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nascimento is rocked!
Santiago ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Nascimento out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raul Santiago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Balls to the wall. Zulu has chosen Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz as his entrance music. Ross Levrone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Levrone's sensitive parts.
Zulu lands a nice shot that snaps Levrone's head back.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Levrone lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Levrone controls the action.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Levrone.
Levrone tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu is pressed up against the cage. Levrone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zulu down to the mat. Zulu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Levrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zulu pinned against the cage. Zulu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zulu throws a low kick but Levrone avoids it.
Zulu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
Levrone fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu has Levrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levrone backwards.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Levrone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zulu is trying to keep an underhook but Levrone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Levrone is keen to just control but Zulu is a slippery customer.
Levrone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zulu's head.
Levrone with the ground and pound but Zulu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levrone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levrone won't allow Zulu to get back to his feet.
Levrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levrone keeps the fight on the outside.
Levrone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zulu's guard.
Levrone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zulu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Levrone from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levrone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
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.
Zulu pulls Levrone in close to his closed guard and prevents Levrone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Levrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levrone lands a nice shot that snaps Zulu's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levrone fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Levrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zulu.
Levrone misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykal Zulu 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.
Zulu motions for Levrone to come forward. Zulu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on Levrone's shoulder, as Levrone tries to avoid the shot.
Levrone misses with the combination.
Levrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Levrone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Levrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levrone walks into a straight right hand from Zulu.
Levrone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zulu throws a quick head kick that knocks Levrone silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Zulu is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mykal Zulu!
Mykal Zulu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride Fc Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamilton.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Hamilton misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamilton blocks a jab.
Hamilton misses the body punch
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko throws a strike but Hamilton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko has his hands on Hamilton's head, controlling the position.
Hamilton tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko 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.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Hamilton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamilton missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hamilton works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
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.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Hamilton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamilton wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamilton drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Joey Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Hamilton, against the cage.
Hamilton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Hamilton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamilton slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
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.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joey Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Hamilton slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hamilton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hamilton, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Hamilton against the cage but Hamilton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Hamilton.
Hamilton staying out of range there.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Hamilton strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A shot to the body from Emelianenko misses
and Hamilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Hamilton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko jumps guard but Hamilton stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Hamilton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hamilton's shoulder, as Hamilton tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hamilton.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Hamilton avoids it easily.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Hamilton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Hamilton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Hamilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Hamilton won't be happy about that!
Emelianenko throws some wild stikes that Hamilton manages to avoid easily.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
Hamilton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joey Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Hamilton is working away.
Hamilton pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
Hamilton keeping hold of Emelianenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stops Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Joey Hamilton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hamilton's shoulder, as Hamilton tries to avoid the shot.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
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.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense.
Hamilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamilton moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamilton gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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