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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kaustik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaustik has chosen "IMRSTBFYSRN" by Four Year Strong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kaustik! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carwin misses with a hook. Carwin feints and as Kaustik raises his hands in defense, Carwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Carwin sitting in guard here, content to control. Carwin wants to pass the guard but Kaustik is keeping the position. Carwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Carwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaustik is keeping the position for now. Carwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Carwin throwing strikes from guard but Kaustik blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carwin wants to pass the guard but Kaustik is keeping the position. Carwin works over Kaustik with some ground and pound from guard. Kaustik being controlled here, momentarily. Carwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kaustik keeping moving, preventing Carwin from controlling successfully. Carwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kaustik working for a triangle but Carwin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Carwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaustik is keeping the position for now. Carwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kaustik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Carwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Carwin misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carwin shoots in and bounces Kaustik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Carwin 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. Carwin controls from within his opponent's guard. Carwin stands up over Kaustik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kaustik wants to control the position but Carwin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Carwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaustik wants to improve his position but Carwin is controlling well.
Carwin content to control rather than advance. Kaustik actively working from the bottom here. Carwin controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin 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.
Carwin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kaustik! Carwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane Carwin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Kaustik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carwin throws the kick towards the body but Kaustik avoids it. Carwin looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaustik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shane Carwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kaustik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carwin is working Kaustik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kaustik being controlled here, momentarily. Kaustik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carwin is aware though and is defending well. Kaustik is breathing heavily. Carwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Carwin advances to half guard. Kaustik is trying to maintain the position but Carwin is very close to passing his half guard. Carwin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaustik won't allow Carwin to pass to mount. Carwin content to control rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shane Carwin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Kaustik with a poor takedown and Carwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaustik's guard. Carwin sitting in guard, not really doing much. Carwin 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. Carwin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaustik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carwin but great work by Kaustik. Carwin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaustik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Carwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaustik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaustik's back! Carwin punishes Kaustik with strikes from the back mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Carwin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Carwin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Carwin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Carwin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matt Kaustik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kaustik avoids a kick to the body.
Carwin lands with an overhand left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin dominated that second round. That's time! Carwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carwin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kaustik square on the jaw! Damn, Kaustik is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Carwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Milford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Milford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Marvin Milford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jackson! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Milford shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Milford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Milford misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Milford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! 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! Milford actively working from the bottom here. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is looking to advance position but Milford won't allow it. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Milford is breathing heavily. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Milford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Milford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Jackson there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Milford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Milford actively working from the bottom here. Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Milford's head. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Milford taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Milford is trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Jackson. Jackson is pressing down on Milford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milford is holding on for now. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Milford taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jackson is nestled in close to Milford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Milford is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Milford's hands, connecting with Milford's forehead. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Milford's hands, connecting with Milford's forehead. Milford actively working from the bottom here. Milford wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson working over Milford with some ground and pound. Milford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jackson working Milford over with strikes. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milford swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Milford misses with a wild body shot. Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Milford has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Milford has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Milford's temple. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Milford taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Milford taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Milford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Milford's hands, connecting with Milford's forehead. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson is nestled in close to Milford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Milford's temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson working Milford over with strikes. Jackson winds up and cracks Milford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Milford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Milford tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control. Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Milford's hands, connecting with Milford's forehead. Milford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Milford looking for submissions off his back. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Milford's hands, connecting with Milford's forehead. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Milford is trying to get back to full guard. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milford is trying to get back to full guard. Jackson working over Milford with some ground and pound. Milford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Milford manages to get to full guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jackson is in close to Milford's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson lands a couple of elbows. Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Milford with a lazy takedown attempt and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Milford didn't expect that. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson chips away with some ground and pound. Milford wants to sweep but no luck. Jackson distracts Milford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Milford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson working some strikes from top position. Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Milford's legs - danger averted. Milford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Milford's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is working Milford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Milford has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle. Milford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson distracts Milford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Milford looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Milford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson passes Milford's left leg - he's now in half guard. Jackson prevents Milford from improving his position. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Marvin Milford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Milford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Milford taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Jackson winds up and cracks Milford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Milford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Milford's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. Milford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. Milford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson controlling the action here. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall. Milford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Milford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Briers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunk Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Briers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chunk Liddel's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Briers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chunk Liddel! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Briers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Briers duly obliges. Briers scores with a three punch combo!
Liddel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddel dodges the punch combination from Briers.
Liddel closes the distance and clinches. Liddel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briers throws a head punch that misses. Briers swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it. Briers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddel's elbow. Liddel blocks an uppercut.
Briers misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Briers. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liddel. This has been an exciting period of action! Briers can't find room to land a body shot as Liddel controls the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briers. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet. Briers swinging wilding here.
Liddel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Briers is breathing heavily. Briers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Liddel circles away from the clinch attempt and Liddel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Liddel works on Briers's body with a couple of short punches. Liddel slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddel lands a right hand. Liddel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greg Briers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liddel throws an overhand right that lands on Briers's shoulder, as Briers tries to avoid the shot. Briers connects with a right hand. Liddel shakes it off. Briers misses with a double jab.
Liddel lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddel with a hook. Liddel moves into range and clinches up with Briers. Liddel blocking some punches.
Briers misses with a punch on the inside.
Briers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Briers backwards. Liddel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Briers tries to clinch but Liddel moves away and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand. Greg Briers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Briers looks to clinch and Liddel counters by clinching up. Briers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liddel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liddel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Briers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddel gets through Briers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Liddel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Briers has a couple of punches blocked by Liddel.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddel breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Briers scores with a four punch combination! Liddel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briers.
Liddel tries to clinch but Briers is having none of it. Liddel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Briers.
Briers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Liddel takes the fight into the clinch. Liddel breaks the clinch.
Liddel moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Briers swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Briers.
Briers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Briers blocks a body shot from Liddel. Liddel prevents a body shot from Briers. Liddel tries to stall but Briers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Briers digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank. Liddel prevents a body shot from Briers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Briers misses with a punch to the body.
Briers working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Briers. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Briers. A frustrated look appears on Liddel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Briers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Briers.
Briers misses with a body punch.
Briers throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddel. Briers has a couple of punches blocked by Liddel.
Briers misses with a body punch.
Briers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Briers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liddel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Briers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liddel's elbow. Briers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briers tries to work over Liddel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Briers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briers. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet. Briers darts in trying to clinch and Liddel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liddel. Liddel prevents a body shot from Briers.
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. Briers tries to work over Liddel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Briers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Briers tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Briers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Briers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Briers. Briers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice shot by Briers. Briers moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off. Briers tries to keep at a distance but Liddel has taken the fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Liddel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Briers tries to clinch up. Briers scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Briers fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chunk Liddel 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.
A combination from Briers does no damage. Liddel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Liddel keeps the fight on the outside. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Briers. Briers wants to clinch. Briers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively. Liddel dodges the punch combination from Briers.
Briers closes the distance and lands a one-two. Briers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liddel is rocked! Briers closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Liddel out cold! Liddel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Briers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the Offspring - Beheaded. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janus Cross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Davis! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Janus Cross has been cut. Davis misses with the combination.
Cross scores a takedown into full mount! Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Davis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Cross trying to control but he's not successful this time. You get the feeling that Davis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cross jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Davis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Davis and Cross has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The ground and pound from Cross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cross is controlling him well. Cross is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there. Cross prevents Davis from escaping the position. Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cross wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Davis is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
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. Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Davis is pushing Cross's head away, looking to escape. Cross manages to hold on to the position though. Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Davis sneaks out the side door and pushes Cross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Duke Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis looks gassed! Cross ducks under a wild hook from Davis. Cross shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cross fails with the takedown. Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice body kick there by Davis. Cross fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A cross from Davis lands. Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis wants to stand up but Cross is controlling him. Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cross looking to pass the guard. Davis keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cross won't allow Davis to get back to his feet. Cross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work. Cross tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cross fails with the takedown. Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cross fails with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cross slips under a jab. Janus Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cross shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away. Davis lands with a cross. Cross shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily. Davis connects with a crisp jab. Davis jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well. Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cross on the side of the head. Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davis works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cross takes one on the button. Duke Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis misses with a hook. Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cross takes one to the side of the head.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Davis connects with a jab. Davis tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range. Cross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him. Davis has momentary wrist control but Cross slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis! Cross can't do much from the bottom here. Cross striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Davis wants to stand but Cross is controlling his arm. Cross is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cross trying to control but Davis postures up.
Cross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Davis is fighting to break Cross's control of his arms but Cross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang! Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard. Cross won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cross forces his way into half guard. Davis pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
Cross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cross prevents Davis from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Janus Cross's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing. Cross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away. Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janus Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis thuds his right hand into Cross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Davis 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. Davis looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range. Cross takes the fight into the clinch. Cross manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Davis stands up from guard. Let's bang! Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Cross down. Davis is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook. Cross takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
Janus Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cross is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer. Cross is controlling the pace.
Davis pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
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. Cross trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. Cross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. Cross gets the takedown into side control. Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Cross tries to advance position but instead Davis slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cross is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage. Davis wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davis is trying to escape back to his feet but Cross uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cross asserts his dominance and retains side control. Cross misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Janus Cross showed his dominance in that final round. I think Davis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Deric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senen Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senen Reyes 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Deric! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senen Reyes! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reyes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deric checks a leg kick. Deric checks the leg kick. Reyes gets caught flat footed, as Deric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Reyes being controlled here, momentarily. Reyes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deric is aware though and is defending well. Deric sitting in guard here, content to control. Deric stands and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Reyes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deric off and has taken his back! Reyes controlling well, preventing Deric from escaping the position.
Deric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Deric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Deric can't escape the position.
Reyes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deric is surviving well by controlling Reyes's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reyes looking to secure an arm triangle but Deric defends it well. Reyes prevents Deric from getting the reversal. Reyes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Deric is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Deric and Reyes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reyes working away. Reyes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deric has escaped the position, nice work there. Deric manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Deric wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy. Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deric passes to side control. Deric tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reyes's legs. Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Deric keeps moving and retains side control. Deric is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reyes is trying to escape and Deric transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reyes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Deric! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Deric!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Trigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trigg has chosen "Makaveli" by Tupac Shakur as his entrance music. Daigo Goto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mack Trigg's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigo Goto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Trigg! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trigg as he jumps to the side. Goto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trigg pinned against the cage. Trigg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Goto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trigg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daigo Goto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Goto moves in looking to clinch but Trigg pushes him off. Trigg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goto. Goto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trigg as he jumps to the side. Goto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goto shoots in but Trigg avoids the takedown attempt easily. Goto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trigg to the mat! Trigg manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trigg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Trigg wants to sweep here but Goto controlling him for the moment. Trigg wants to hit a switch here but Goto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trigg there! Trigg is looking to get to half guard. Goto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Goto trying to control but he's not successful this time. Goto working Trigg over with strikes here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trigg can do anything to dispel that myth. Goto lands a heavy elbow. Trigg gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trigg missing with punches from the bottom.
Trigg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goto is looking to take a break and control but Trigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Goto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Trigg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goto has cracked it and Trigg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daigo Goto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted McInty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Esau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted McInty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacob Esau's chin.
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190 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted McInty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Esau! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McInty fails in his attempt to clinch. McInty wants to clinch up but Esau keeps it at a distance. Esau tries to keep at a distance but McInty has taken the fight into the clinch. McInty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Esau wants to break free but McInty has control.
Esau tries to break the clinch but McInty is controlling the position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. McInty looks to throw an elbow but misses. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty has him pressed against the cage. McInty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McInty misses with an elbow strike.
McInty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esau blocks it with crossed arms. McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye.
It looks like Jacob Esau has been cut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, McInty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esau's brow. McInty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esau's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esau has had enough of the clinch but McInty keeps him there for the moment. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty is controlling him. McInty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McInty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McInty avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McInty throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McInty throws an elbow but it misses.
Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esau can't break the clinch.
McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McInty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. Esau tries to break the clinch but McInty is controlling the position. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty is controlling him. Nice elbow from McInty. A frustrated look appears on Esau's face as he tries to break the clinch. McInty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esau's efforts to push away. McInty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. McInty lands a damaging elbow. Esau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McInty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esau's defenses. Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McInty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McInty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McInty lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McInty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McInty has Esau pressed against the cage, preventing Esau from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McInty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McInty misses with an elbow strike.
McInty misses with an elbow strike.
Esau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McInty lands a nice elbow. Esau being controlled against the cage. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty is controlling him. Esau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. With the fighters up against the cage, McInty throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Esau blocks an elbow strike. Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. McInty prevents Esau from breaking the clinch. McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye. Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Esau is trying to break free. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. McInty throws an elbow but it misses.
McInty lands an elbow inside. McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. McInty lands an elbow inside. McInty throws a head punch that misses. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from McInty. A nice glancing elbow lands by McInty. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. McInty lands an elbow inside. Esau takes an elbow to the temple. McInty lands an elbow inside that Esau shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Esau wants to break the clinch but can't.
McInty lands an elbow inside. Esau blocks an elbow strike. McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nice elbow from McInty. McInty lands an elbow inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McInty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McInty landing knees to the head.
McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McInty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from McInty. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Esau's face as he tries to break the clinch. Esau takes an elbow to the forehead. McInty connects with a knee to the head.
McInty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esau's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted McInty dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jacob Esau's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Esau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacob Esau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Esau throws a solid leg kick but McInty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esau. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McInty blocks a low kick nicely. Esau misses with a hook. McInty ducked under it nicely. Esau digs a good body shot into McInty's ribs. McInty wants to clinch. McInty dodges the punch combination from Esau.
McInty tries to clinch up but Esau circles away and keeps his distance. McInty is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McInty wants to clinch up but Esau keeps it at a distance. Esau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McInty is out of range. McInty wants to clinch up but Esau keeps it at a distance. Ted McInty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McInty is looking to clinch. McInty wants to clinch up but Esau keeps it at a distance. McInty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McInty lands an elbow inside that Esau shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. McInty looks to throw an elbow but misses. McInty landing knees to the head.
McInty scores with an uppercut up the middle. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. Esau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McInty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esau's defenses. Esau takes an elbow to the temple. McInty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McInty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. McInty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esau blocks it with crossed arms. Esau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. Esau swings wildly with an uppercut but McInty uses good head movement to avoid it. McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye. Esau blocks an elbow strike from McInty.
Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. McInty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McInty misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Esau tries to break the clinch but McInty is controlling the position. McInty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esau has had enough of the clinch but McInty keeps him there for the moment. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. Esau can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from McInty. McInty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Esau's face as he tries to break the clinch. Esau takes an elbow to the forehead. Esau is looking to break free of the clinch but McInty has double underhooks. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty is controlling him. McInty landing knees to the head.
Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. With the fighters up against the cage, McInty throws an elbow but misses. Esau takes an elbow to the temple. With the fighters up against the cage, McInty throws an elbow but misses. McInty lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McInty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McInty has Esau pressed against the cage, preventing Esau from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McInty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McInty has Esau pressed against the cage, preventing Esau from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. McInty pushes off an throws an elbow but Esau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. McInty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. McInty lands a damaging elbow. McInty landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from McInty. McInty scores with a knee to the head.
McInty lands an elbow that stopped Esau in his tracks for a moment. McInty has Esau pressed against the cage, preventing Esau from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. McInty lands a nice elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McInty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. A bit of stalling here from McInty.
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. McInty lands a damaging elbow. McInty lands a damaging elbow. Esau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from McInty. Esau tries to break the clinch but McInty is controlling the position. McInty misses with an elbow over the top. Esau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Esau can't break the clinch.
McInty leaning against his opponent.
McInty lands an elbow inside that Esau shrugs off. McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McInty throws an elbow but it misses.
Esau manages to break the clinch.
McInty is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McInty rushes Esau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty has him pressed against the cage. McInty leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ted McInty will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jacob Esau's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Esau.
A punch combination from Esau misses. Esau lunges at McInty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McInty's hand. Esau circles away from the clinch attempt.
McInty moves in looking to clinch but Esau pushes him off. Esau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esau throws a low kick but it's checked well by McInty. McInty is looking to clinch but Esau is avoiding it.
Esau keeps the fight on the outside. McInty tries to clinch up but Esau circles away and keeps his distance. McInty tries to close the distance and clinch but Esau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esau tries to keep at a distance but McInty has taken the fight into the clinch. McInty throws an elbow but it misses.
Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye. Esau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McInty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Esau tries to circle away but McInty has him pinned against the cage. McInty prevents Esau from breaking the clinch. McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Esau wants to break free but McInty has control.
McInty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. McInty lands an elbow that stopped Esau in his tracks for a moment. Esau wants to get back to striking at distance but McInty won't allow it.
McInty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McInty lands an elbow inside. McInty lands a damaging elbow. Esau blocks an elbow strike from McInty.
McInty misses with an elbow over the top. McInty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Esau wants to get back to striking at distance but McInty won't allow it.
McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye. Esau takes an elbow to the forehead. Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Esau takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McInty lands a nice elbow. Esau tries to break free but McInty pushes him back against the cage. Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. Come on McInty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Esau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. McInty lands a damaging elbow. McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. McInty lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Esau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McInty has him pressed against the cage. McInty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esau avoids the elbow strike from McInty, against the cage.
Esau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McInty lands a damaging elbow. Esau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Esau is trying to break the clinch but McInty is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Esau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Esau is trying to break free. McInty lands an elbow that stopped Esau in his tracks for a moment. Esau has had enough of the clinch but McInty keeps him there for the moment. McInty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Esau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Esau takes an elbow to the temple. McInty lands an elbow inside that Esau shrugs off.
Esau is rocked! McInty keeps control of Esau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice elbow from McInty. Esau is still on wobbly legs! Can McInty finish him? Esau avoids a wild elbow strike from McInty. Esau seems to have recovered his senses. McInty lands a nice elbow. McInty misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Esau working hard to break the clinch. McInty misses with an elbow strike.
McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. McInty lands an elbow just above Esau 's eye. A bit of stalling here from McInty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. McInty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esau is trying to force a seperation but McInty has the dominant position. Esau takes an elbow to the temple. Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McInty lands a damaging elbow. Esau blocks an elbow strike. Esau tries to circle away but McInty has him pinned against the cage. A knee to the head by McInty.
Esau can't break the clinch.
McInty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Esau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacob Esau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McInty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Esau tries to break the clinch but McInty is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McInty keeps control of Esau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ted McInty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McInty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Esau's face as he tries to break the clinch. Esau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight! Ted McInty showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McInty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted McInty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Wolfstag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donyell Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfstag's entrance music is Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages. A fine choice. Walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of Kings-Motorhead. On his way into the cage it seems that Karl Wolfstag has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karl Wolfstag seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Wolfstag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donyell Walker! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Walker blocks a head kick by Wolfstag.
Wolfstag throws a head kick that misses. Walker tries to clinch up but Wolfstag circles away and keeps his distance. Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfstag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker clinches up with Wolfstag and pushes him back against the cage. Walker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolfstag uses from the top position. Walker throws a couple of heel strikes.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolfstag tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfstag is aware though and is defending well. Wolfstag wants to stand but Walker is controlling his posture from full guard. Walker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wolfstag is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Walker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wolfstag's back instead. Wolfstag tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker looking for the choke from the back. Wolfstag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walker. Wolfstag is trying to get back to his feet but Walker has full control of the position and if anything, Wolfstag has just worked his way into a worse spot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolfstag is trying to break free.
Walker trying to control momentarily.
Wolfstag won't enjoy being in this position. Walker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wolfstag is tapping - it's over boys! Walker picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donyell Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Into The Water - Dethklok. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Heavy! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heavy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morris obliges. Heavy managing to block the knees to the body from Morris.
Heavy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heavy blocks an elbow strike. Heavy tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Heavy drops back down to his feet.
Heavy can't get the takedown.
Desmond Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Heavy. Heavy fails to pull guard.
Morris lands an elbow just above Heavy 's eye. Heavy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morris walks away with a smile on his face. Heavy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Morris scores with a push kick. Big Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heavy looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Morris lands an elbow that stopped Heavy in his tracks for a moment. Heavy avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
Morris lands an elbow just above Heavy 's eye. Morris lands a right hand. Morris stalling against the cage.
Morris misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heavy.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heavy is defending well for now. Heavy fails to pull guard.
Heavy avoids the elbow strike from Morris, against the cage.
Morris lands with a light punch inside. Heavy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Morris lands an elbow inside that Heavy shrugs off.
It looks like Big Heavy has been cut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris. Morris lands an elbow just above Heavy 's eye. Heavy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morris throws an elbow that misses.
Morris lands an elbow inside that Heavy shrugs off. Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heavy.
Heavy letting Morris take a breather here. Morris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Morris tries to land knees in the clinch but Heavy avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Morris lands a nice elbow. Morris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morris looks to throw an elbow but misses. Morris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heavy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris. Morris tries to land knees in the clinch but Heavy avoids the damage to the body. Morris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Morris throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris leaning against his opponent.
Morris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Morris misses with an elbow strike.
Heavy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavy managing to block the knees to the body from Morris.
Heavy blocks the elbow strike.
Heavy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morris misses with a short punch on the inside. Morris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heavy blocks it with crossed arms. Heavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Heavy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Heavy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Desmond Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morris closes the distance and pushes Heavy back into the cage. Heavy pulls guard effortlessly. Heavy wants to improve his position but instead Morris has moved into half guard.
Heavy wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Heavy is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Heavy's temple. Heavy wants to get back to full guard. Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head. Morris slips a nice elbow through Heavy's hands, connecting with Heavy's forehead. Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Heavy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Heavy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Heavy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morris. Heavy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Heavy works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Morris dominated that round. The cut man is working on Big Heavy's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heavy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morris finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavy's head. Good standup being displayed there by Morris as he connects with a hook. Heavy looks to clinch and Morris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavy thinking. Heavy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heavy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morris lands a nice shot to the body. Morris scores with a hook to the body. Morris lands a knee to the body.
Morris tries to land knees in the clinch but Heavy avoids the damage to the body. Morris pushes off an throws an elbow but Heavy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Heavy takes a shot to the head. Heavy dodges an elbow strike from Morris.
Morris lands an elbow inside that Heavy shrugs off. Heavy is breathing heavily. Morris lands with a light punch inside. Heavy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris lands with a light punch inside. Morris scores with a shoulder strike. Morris lands an elbow inside that Heavy shrugs off. Heavy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Desmond Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far. Morris lands a nice uppercut. Heavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Heavy tries to clinch and Morris counters with a nice leg kick. Heavy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Morris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Desmond Morris is winning the standup battle so far. Morris closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heavy, pushing him back against the cage. Morris misses with an elbow strike.
Morris misses with an elbow over the top. Morris tries to land a knee to the head but Heavy blocks with his arms.
Heavy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heavy dodges an elbow strike from Morris.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavy backwards. Morris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heavy's defenses. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Morris here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Heavy takes an elbow to the forehead. Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavy backwards. Morris throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris works on Heavy's body with a couple of short punches. Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Morris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Morris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Heavy avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
Heavy avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
Morris missing with knees to the body.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavy can do to turn this around? Morris throws an elbow but it misses.
Heavy takes an elbow to the forehead. Morris is pressed up against the cage. Heavy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Desmond Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Heavy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Heavy tries to clinch up and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. Heavy wants to clinch enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab. Heavy darts in trying to clinch and Morris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morris circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab. Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Heavy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Morris counters with a good low kick that Heavy was not able to check. Nice body punch from Morris. Heavy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Heavy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Morris is looking to slow Heavy down with leg kicks. Morris lands a head shot. Morris scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavy should have avoided that one. Heavy tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily and Morris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Morris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morris clinches. Heavy blocks an uppercut.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Heavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Morris. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Morris dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Big Heavy's cut. That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morris scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Morris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Heavy tries to clinch up and Morris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice uppercut lands for Morris. That snapped Heavy's head back.
Morris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavy doesn't seem bothered though. Morris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Morris tries to land knees in the clinch but Heavy avoids the damage to the body. Morris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavy backwards. Morris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heavy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morris lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Morris.
Morris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Morris digs a right hand into Heavy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heavy's gas tank. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Heavy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heavy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heavy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morris lands a nice elbow. Morris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Heavy tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heavy dodges an elbow strike from Morris.
Morris throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Morris slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morris is pressed up against the cage. Heavy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Desmond Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Heavy. Morris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Morris connects with a solid leg kick. Heavy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morris scores with a three punch combo!
Heavy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morris forces Heavy back against the cage and clinches. Heavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris closes the distance and clinches. Heavy avoids a wild elbow strike from Morris. Morris lands with a short shot to the head. A hook to the body from Morris.
Morris lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Morris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heavy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morris cracks Heavy with a nice body shot. Morris lands a right hand. Morris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heavy's defenses. Morris lands a left hand.
Morris lands a nice elbow. Morris lands an elbow that stopped Heavy in his tracks for a moment. Morris throws an elbow but it misses.
Morris lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Morris lands a nice uppercut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris. A nice right hand lands inside from Morris. Knees in the clinch landing for Morris.
Morris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heavy's defenses. Morris lands with a light punch inside. Morris scores with a shot to the side of Heavy's head. Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris. Morris works on Heavy's body with a couple of short punches. Morris stalling against the cage.
Heavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heavy tries to clinch and Morris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heavy thinking. Morris with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Morris. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heavy closes the distance looking to clinch and Morris counters by clinching up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Morris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Morris clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Big Heavy's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris connects with a looping right hand.
Heavy tries to clinch letting Morris counter with a right hand. Heavy looks to clinch and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Heavy. Heavy tries to clinch and Morris counters with a straight right hand. Heavy clinches but Morris breaks the clinch and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Heavy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Morris lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Heavy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Morris and Heavy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Morris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Morris! Desmond Morris is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cj Kennedy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cj Kennedy! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bauer drops Kennedy with a left and a right! Oh, Kennedy is hurt - Bauer dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Cj Kennedy has been cut. Bauer cracks Kennedy with a big right hand but Kennedy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kennedy is rocked! Bauer misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Bauer is putting a hurting on Kennedy here, landing some big shots from side control. Kennedy is still in real trouble! Can Bauer finish him? Bauer working the ground and pound. Kennedy tries to bench press Bauer off him but Bauer keeps the position. Kennedy is trying to control Bauer's posture but Bauer avoids it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses. Bauer working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kennedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bauer.
Kennedy sneaks back into half guard. Bauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working. Bauer winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Bauer has control of the leg. Nice strikes from Bauer there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bauer not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bauer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bauer throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely. Bauer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bauer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bauer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bauer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy. Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy slips under a jab. Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
Bauer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kennedy has a takedown stuffed. Kennedy looks gassed! No joy there for Bauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bauer cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bauer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauer throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely. Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes. Bauer throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot. Bauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bauer scores with a nice head shot. Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bauer's waist but Bauer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side. Vic Bauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bauer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Kennedy staying out of range there. Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bauer. Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bauer misses with a straight right. Bauer throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease. Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bauer wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling the position. Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Bauer is keeping the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennedy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kennedy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bauer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bauer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bauer swinging wilding here.
Bauer moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauer on the side of the head. Bauer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy. Bauer walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice uppercut there from Bauer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kennedy scores a takedown into full mount! Bauer really wants to buck Kennedy off and get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cj Kennedy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into rage. Bauer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well. Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer. Bauer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vic Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bauer, as that shot connected.
Bauer misses with a straight left. Bauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bauer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bauer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Bauer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kennedy in his tracks. Kennedy tries to clinch up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A swing and a miss from Kennedy. Bauer throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bauer moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kennedy goes down! Can Bauer finish him!?
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bauer is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kennedy can do anything to dispel that myth. Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully. Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck. Bauer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bauer landing some decent shots from guard. Bauer throwing strikes but missing. Bauer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bauer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bauer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bauer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bauer has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted. Bauer 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. Kennedy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bauer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauer. Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into rage. Bauer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Good exchange - Bauer coming out on top. Vic Bauer is winning the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Bauer. Bauer misses with a body shot.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Bauer sees coming a mile off. Bauer throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range. Bauer moves away from the strike by Kennedy. Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bauer misses with the combination.
Bauer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer. Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bauer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bauer closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kennedy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bauer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kennedy. Bauer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Bauer! Vic Bauer retains his middleweight title!
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