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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charmander ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ketchup comes to the cage accompanied by Otep - Eat the Children. Mauricio Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charmander ketchup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings for the body but ketchup moves out of range.
ketchup lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones moves forwards but ketchup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
ketchup digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
ketchup misses with a wild combination.
ketchup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ketchup with a jab.
Jones drives through and clinches with ketchup against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but ketchup shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ketchup is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
ketchup lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
ketchup gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Charmander ketchup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Jones.
Jones pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ketchup has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones wants to sweep here but ketchup controlling him for the moment.
ketchup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ketchup wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ketchup is controlling him.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ketchup scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ketchup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ketchup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in and drives through. ketchup sprawls well.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ketchup defends it nicely.
ketchup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with a body shot
and ketchup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from ketchup.
ketchup misses with a series of wild punches.
ketchup scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ketchup lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
ketchup slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ketchup is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
ketchup lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ketchup connects with a body shot.
ketchup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charmander ketchup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ketchup lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
ketchup scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ketchup misses with a few strikes there.
Jones shoots for a takedown but ketchup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. ketchup saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ketchup scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - ketchup circles away.
ketchup fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ketchup scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danga de danga de dang - ketchup scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ketchup's waist but ketchup gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones takes one on the button.
ketchup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ketchup, as that shot connected.
ketchup scores with a body shot.
A jab from ketchup finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
ketchup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. ketchup tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ketchup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ketchup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charmander ketchup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ketchup scores with a jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ketchup as he avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by ketchup. Beautiful body shot.
ketchup lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with ketchup.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ketchup's efforts to push away.
Jones has ketchup pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ketchup manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ketchup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ketchup blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but ketchup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charmander ketchup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Jones.
ketchup with a hook.
ketchup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ketchup lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
ketchup scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from ketchup both land. Nice combination.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
ketchup scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ketchup moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ketchup is working the combinations to good effect here.
ketchup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ketchup scores with a body shot.
ketchup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
ketchup's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ketchup duly obliges.
ketchup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ketchup throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ketchup defends it nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
ketchup with a hook.
Jones dodges the punch combination from ketchup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ketchup!
ketchup moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Charmander ketchup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ketchup lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but ketchup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ketchup scores with a jab.
ketchup sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ketchup is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, ketchup circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from ketchup both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from ketchup.
ketchup tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from ketchup both land. Nice combination.
ketchup's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ketchup duly obliges.
Charmander ketchup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ketchup cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
ketchup is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ketchup scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as ketchup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones wants to clinch up but ketchup keeps it at a distance.
ketchup stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ketchup lands a lovely overhand right.
ketchup swinging wilding here.
ketchup throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
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.
ketchup throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ketchup moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ketchup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ketchup jabs at Jones's body.
ketchup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ketchup connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
ketchup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ketchup lands with a nice body punch.
ketchup fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by ketchup.
ketchup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
ketchup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charmander ketchup dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
ketchup stuffs the takedown.
ketchup scores with a jab to the jaw.
ketchup lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ketchup lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
ketchup throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and ketchup counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ketchup lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but ketchup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ketchup throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ketchup misses with a double jab.
Jones shoots in but ketchup avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by ketchup which made him look bad.
Charmander ketchup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Jones.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but ketchup pushes him off.
ketchup keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but ketchup pushes him off.
ketchup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ketchup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from ketchup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ketchup checks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but ketchup is avoiding it.
ketchup connects with the punch.
ketchup fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
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.
ketchup scores with a jab to the head.
ketchup lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by ketchup.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ketchup moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and ketchup takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but ketchup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from ketchup lands.
Jones shoots for a takedown but ketchup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from ketchup.
ketchup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ketchup clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
ketchup connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
ketchup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ketchup misses with a double jab.
Jones wants to clinch up but ketchup keeps it at a distance.
ketchup leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but ketchup avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but ketchup circles away.
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.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ketchup to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
ketchup lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for ketchup.
ketchup lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - ketchup had a free shot at his head there.
ketchup lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. ketchup catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
ketchup lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ketchup as he jumps to the side.
ketchup lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ketchup cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mauricio Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ketchup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charmander ketchup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ketchup, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charmander ketchup!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Strope (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
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strope!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Strope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strope lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guida will feel that in the morning.
Strope swinging wilding here.
Guida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strope.
Guida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strope avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strope swinging wilding here.
Guida misses with a combination
and Strope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strope misses with a combination
and Guida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guida drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guida has Strope in his guard.
Guida scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strope misses with a combination
and Guida counters with a three punch combo that has Strope backing up. Strope nods at Guida to acknowledge the strikes.
Strope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guida shoots and misses
and Strope counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strope misses with a double jab.
Strope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strope counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.
Guida tries for a takedown but Strope circles away easily
and Strope counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Strope to work.
Strope manages to break the clinch.
Guida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guida misses with a body punch
enabling Strope to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Strope.
Strope misses with a double jab.
Guida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strope counters with a two punch combo.
Strope scores with a three punch combo!
Strope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guida.
Guida fails with the takedown
and Strope counters with a head kick. That will keep Guida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strope dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guida dodges the punch combination from Strope.
Guida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strope counters by moving into the clinch.
Strope breaks from the clinch.
Guida keeps the fight on the outside.
Guida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guida prevents Strope from standing back up.
Guida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strope is trying to get back to full guard.
Strope wants to control but Guida is keeping busy.
Strope is trying to stand back up but Guida is controlling him
Strope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guida tries to pass to full mount but Strope defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guida is looking to clinch.
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.
No joy there for Strope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guida throws a sloppy head kick
and Strope counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at Strope to acknowledge the strikes.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Strope scores with a four punch combination!
Strope cracks the inside of Guida's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guida wants to clinch but Strope slips to the side
and Strope counters with a one-two to the body.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strope dips to his left and cracks Guida with an uppercut!
Strope misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strope!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strope moves into the clinch.
Guida wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strope's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strope duly obliges.
Guida has his takedown stuffed
and Strope counters with a good low kick that Guida was not able to check.
Strope throws a right and a left that Guida avoids nicely.
Jacque Strope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Strope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strope.
Strope slips a jab and a cross from Guida.
Strope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strope pushes Guida up against the cage in a clinch.
Strope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strope closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida misses with a takedown
and Strope counters with a low kick, right behind Guida 's knee.
Strope listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida tries for a takedown but Strope circles away easily
and Strope counters with a series of strikes. Guida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strope's guard.
Guida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strope is looking to stand up but Guida isn't so interested in that idea.
Guida 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guida.
Guida won't allow Strope to get back to his feet.
Strope wants to sweep here but Guida controlling him for the moment.
Guida stops Strope from standing up.
Guida preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guida wants to control from the top but Strope keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strope wants to stand up but Guida is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacque Strope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strope keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.
Guida throwing strikes from guard but Strope blocks nicely.
Strope wants to stand up but Guida is controlling him.
Joe Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guida 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strope counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at Strope to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guida counters with a series of strikes. Strope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strope misses with a two punch combination.
Strope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guida counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Guida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strope has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Strope!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Thompson pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia can't get the takedown.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Maia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson drops Maia with a beautiful combination! Maia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Maia is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson cracks Maia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thompson finish him?
Maia is rocked!
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maia takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
Maia working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Maia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.
Maia won't let Thompson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thompson has his hands clasped together but Maia breaks the hold and Thompson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Emhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Emhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Clark!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Emhoff shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emhoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Emhoff throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Emhoff from controlling successfully.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Emhoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Emhoff is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark keeping full guard, as Emhoff tries to pass.
Emhoff stands and steps away. Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clark throws a wild body kick that Emhoff sees coming a mile off.
Emhoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Emhoff decides to return to a standing position.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Emhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Emhoff is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emhoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clark is proving hard to escape from.
Clark is trying to keep Emhoff in close.
Emhoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Emhoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emhoff stops Clark from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emhoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clark's guard.
Clark had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emhoff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Clark Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emhoff's back instead.
Clark trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Emhoff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Emhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Emhoff gets to his feet - Clark follows without any prompting.
Emhoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Emhoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Emhoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emhoff is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emhoff.
Clark wants to improve his position but Emhoff is controlling well.
Clark won't allow Emhoff to pass to mount.
Emhoff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark keeping hold of Emhoff's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emhoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emhoff postures up.
Emhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to stand but Emhoff is controlling the position.
Emhoff wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Emhoff postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emhoff.
Clark trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Emhoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Emhoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Emhoff circles away.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Emhoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emhoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clark to see if he's OK.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Emhoff content to control rather than advance.
Emhoff wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emhoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emhoff's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Emhoff dominated that second round.
That's time! Emhoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Emhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Emhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emhoff postures up.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emhoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emhoff won't allow Clark to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Emhoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emhoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emhoff wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
Clark trying to hold on to Emhoff's head to control him but Emhoff postures up.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark trying to strike off his back.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emhoff checks a leg kick.
Emhoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark tries for a takedown but Emhoff circles away easily
and Emhoff counters by clinching up.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Emhoff manages to break the clinch.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emhoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Emhoff moves into full mount! Clark won't be happy about that!
Emhoff prevents Clark from getting the reversal.
Emhoff breaks from Clark's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emhoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Glen Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Emhoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Emhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emhoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Emhoff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Shuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid Shuck!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Shuck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shuck slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sid Shuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuck closes the distance and clinches.
Shuck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Shuck breaks the clinch.
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!
Shuck tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shuck closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shuck connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dan Hardy has been cut.
Shuck drops Hardy with a big knee straight up the middle! Hardy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hardy is rocked!
Shuck seems to be stalking Hardy here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hardy drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sid Shuck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Poison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poison has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Poison!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch up.
Poison swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Poison wants to clinch
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poison's face.
It looks like Phil Poison has been cut.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poison tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams has control of Poison's left arm, preventing Poison from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushes Poison off and gets back to his feet.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Poison circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch there but Poison circles away.
Poison wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poison's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison wants to stall.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poison pulls guard.
Poison is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to stand but Poison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Poison trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Poison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Poison wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Williams controlling the pace.
Poison wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Poison is controlling the position.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is thwarting Poison's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Poison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Poison is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Poison into the cage.
Poison is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poison has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Poison stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Poison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poison's defenses.
Williams with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Phil Poison's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Poison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams stalls.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poison.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poison working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Poison wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poison won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams wants to stand up but Poison is controlling the position.
Williams controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Poison has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Williams wants to stand but Poison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Poison being controlled here, momentarily.
Poison working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Poison trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Poison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
so Poison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poison wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Poison from controlling successfully.
Williams pulls Poison in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poison wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Poison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams is looking to clinch but Poison is avoiding it.
Poison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Poison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams controlling the position well.
Poison wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams won't allow Poison to pass to mount.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Poison.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poison.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Poison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poison stops Williams from standing up.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams pulls Poison in close to prevent any damage.
Poison trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poison wants to clinch
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poison has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Poison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poison can't break the clinch.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Poison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Poison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phil Poison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poison looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Poison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hillbilly george (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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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, Randy Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, hillbilly george!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a series of punches but george moves out of range.
george changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but george manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
george shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
george is looking to clinch.
george shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griffin is trying to stand.
george has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Griffin is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by george there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
george misses with a head shot.
george cracks Griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Griffin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
george controlling from the full mount.
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.
george tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as george tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Griffin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
george jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
george tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
george tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
george controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hillbilly george dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
george tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
george looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
george wants to clinch.
george shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but george keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
george tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten george somewhat.
Randy Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hillbilly george.
Griffin throws a right and a left that george avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
george doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
george takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
george shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Randy Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
george is breathing heavily.
george moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griffin tries to bum rush george with a series of wild strikes but george uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by george.
george shoots in but no luck this time.
george closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from george. george gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
george slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from george.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
george takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
george is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. george is looking to close the distance but Griffin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! george crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope george is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Randy Griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nothing with (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think with might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alesana - Congratulation, I Hate You. Randy Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nothing with!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
with wants to clinch.
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in with's half guard.
with wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
with wants to stand back up but Hughes manages to pass into side control.
with wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hughes decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
with with a knee to the head.
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands a nice elbow.
with looks to throw an elbow but misses.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
with lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Hughes tries to circle away but with has him pinned against the cage.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
with with a knee to the head.
It looks like Randy Hughes has been cut.
with lands a nice elbow.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but with won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by with.
with softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
with lands with a short punch from the clinch.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
with with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
with connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Hughes looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from with.
Nice elbow from with.
with with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. with just stands there and leans against the cage.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as with walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nothing with has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Hughes.
Hughes dives in and grabs with's left leg, looking for a takedown. with pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
with is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
with has taken the fight to the clinch.
with landing knees to the head.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
with lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
with lands a nice uppercut.
Hughes tries to pull guard but with holds him up against the cage and eventually Hughes drops back down to his feet.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with unloads a knee to the mid-section.
with lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
with lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
with lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from with.
A short right from with on the inside.
with lands an elbow inside.
with lands a nice elbow.
with presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
with lands a nice elbow.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
A short uppercut from with.
with lands an elbow inside.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with landing knees to the head.
with lands an elbow inside.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from with.
with lands a nice elbow.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from with.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
with lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
with lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
with lands a good knee to the midsection. Hughes won't want to take too many of those.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nothing with dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Hughes'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.
with clinches.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
with connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes taking a breather.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from with.
Nice elbow from with.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but with won't allow it.
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with lands a nice elbow.
with working Hughes over with knees to the body.
with putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
with landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
with scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes jumps guard but with stands there with Hughes around his waist. Hughes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
with connects with a knee to the head.
with lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nothing with has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hughes tries to break free but with pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but with is controlling the position.
with lands an elbow inside.
with lands an uppercut.
with lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
with lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from with.
with lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
with lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. with smiles and moves away.
Nothing with is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
with fails in his attempt to clinch.
with circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
with tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
with throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Nothing with is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
with defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Nothing with has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Hughes.
with darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
with lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Nice elbow from with.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
with is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from with.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with lands a knee to the head.
with utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
with lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from with.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. with fights it off and pushes away nicely.
with tries to clinch
and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
with wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes wants to control from the top but with keeps moving.
with wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nothing with dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Hughes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
with moves into the clinch.
with lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
with unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
with lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with working Hughes over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
with lands an elbow inside.
with lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
with with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
with lands with a short punch from the clinch.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
with is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
with landing knees to the body.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag with down to the mat. with avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nothing with has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Hughes.
with closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from with.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. with just stands there and leans against the cage.
with lands a nice elbow.
with prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
with scores with a knee to the head.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but with has double underhooks.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes jumps guard but with stands there with Hughes around his waist. Hughes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from with.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from with.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. with just stands there and leans against the cage.
with lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
with lands an elbow inside.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. with just stands there and leans against the cage.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
with lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
with utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with prevents the takedown attempt.
with throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.
with lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
with lands a nice elbow.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
with connects with a knee to the head.
with connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
with lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
with lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
with is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
with lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
with lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but with prevents it.
A hook to the body from with.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as with walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
with gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes drops down looking for an ankle pick but with pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but with sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
with clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nothing with showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for with, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nothing with!
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