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TKO #1: Rookie Rumble PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauthier has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Derek Gauthier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandre Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gauthier pushes Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gauthier misses with a double jab.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Gauthier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gauthier.
Burrows throws a push kick but Gauthier slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gauthier defends it nicely.
Derek Gauthier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauthier clinches with his opponent.
Burrows can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows trying to stall but Gauthier improves his position.
Gauthier manages to break the clinch.
Burrows could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gauthier misses with a head kick.
Burrows takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gauthier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gauthier misses with a two punch combination.
Gauthier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrows is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gauthier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier moves into the clinch.
Burrows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gauthier smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Gauthier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gauthier pinned against the cage. Gauthier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gauthier misses with a few strikes there.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Gauthier shows good takedown defense.
Gauthier rushes Burrows and presses him up against the cage.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Gauthier won't allow it.
Gauthier breaks the clinch.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gauthier as he avoids it easily.
Gauthier has Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gauthier rushes Burrows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gauthier.
Burrows shoots for a double leg takedown but Gauthier sprawls well. He's pushed Burrows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gauthier takes the fight into the clinch.
Burrows fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrows trying to control the position but instead, Gauthier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burrows into the cage.
Gauthier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows shoots in but no luck this time.
Gauthier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burrows, pushing him back against the cage.
Gauthier breaks the clinch.
Derek Gauthier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows shoots in but Gauthier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Gauthier.
No joy there for Gauthier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gauthier motions for Burrows to come forward. Gauthier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Gauthier shows good takedown defense.
Gauthier drives through and clinches with Burrows against the cage.
Gauthier prevents Burrows from breaking the clinch.
Gauthier blocking some punches.
Burrows fails to pull guard.
Gauthier breaks from the clinch.
Gauthier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Gauthier throws a nice looking combination but Burrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gauthier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier clinches with his opponent.
Gauthier breaks the clinch.
Gauthier moves into the clinch.
Gauthier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gauthier blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Gauthier clinches with his opponent.
Gauthier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Gauthier which made him look bad.
Gauthier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gauthier wants it to stay on the feet.
Gauthier pushes Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauthier gets a clinch.
Gauthier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gauthier looks gassed!
Gauthier is looking to chop away at Burrows's legs.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Gauthier sprawls well.
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Gauthier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burrows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gauthier misses with a low kick.
Gauthier leaves Burrows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gauthier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burrows.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gauthier pinned against the cage. Gauthier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gauthier as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown attempt from Burrows. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet.
Gauthier moves into the clinch.
Burrows changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gauthier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gauthier drives through and clinches with Burrows against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gauthier thumps Burrows with a low kick.
Gauthier clinches up with Burrows and pushes him back against the cage.
Gauthier manages to break the clinch.
Gauthier closes the distance and clinches.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Gauthier holds him up against the cage and eventually Burrows drops back down to his feet.
Burrows fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrows working hard to break the clinch.
Gauthier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gauthier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gauthier pinned against the cage. Gauthier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gauthier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burrows. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gauthier tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Gauthier sprawls well.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Gauthier which made him look bad.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Gauthier.
Gauthier tried to score with a low kick but Burrows checks it.
Gauthier misses with a head kick.
Gauthier misses with a double jab.
Gauthier slips under a jab.
Gauthier has Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gauthier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gauthier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gauthier tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Gauthier misses.
Gauthier is breathing heavily.
Gauthier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Burrows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gauthier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandre Burrows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burrows dives in and grabs Gauthier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gauthier pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Gauthier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown attempt from Burrows. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Gauthier.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Gauthier sprawls well.
Gauthier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gauthier closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gauthier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Gauthier does no damage.
Gauthier wants to land a leg kick but Burrows is out of range.
Gauthier misses with a few strikes there.
Gauthier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gauthier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burrows wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gauthier breaks from the clinch.
Burrows is looking to clinch.
Burrows wants to clinch.
Gauthier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gauthier swinging wilding here.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gauthier swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Gauthier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gauthier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows misses with a head kick.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gauthier as he avoids it easily.
Gauthier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burrows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Gauthier.
Gauthier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Gauthier holds him up against the cage and eventually Burrows drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows tries to score a body lock takedown but Gauthier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gauthier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrows.
Gauthier manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier misses with a series of wild punches.
Gauthier throws a solid leg kick but Burrows takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gauthier.
Burrows dives in and grabs Gauthier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gauthier pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Gauthier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burrows.
Gauthier clinches.
Burrows tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gauthier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gauthier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gauthier throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Gauthier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gauthier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gauthier throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burrows.
Gauthier swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows has a takedown stuffed.
Gauthier throws a right hand that Burrows ducks under and follows up with a left that Burrows also avoids with ease.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Gauthier.
Derek Gauthier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gauthier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gauthier lands a jab-cross combination.
Gauthier rushes Burrows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows tries to work over Gauthier's front leg with a kick but Gauthier checks it.
No joy there for Gauthier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gauthier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gauthier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Gauthier tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gauthier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gauthier tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gauthier to the ground. Gauthier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauthier.
Gauthier avoids the head kick by Burrows.
Burrows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gauthier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Gauthier tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gauthier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gauthier as Burrows shoots in.
Gauthier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gauthier keeps the fight on the outside.
Gauthier throws a series of punches but Burrows moves out of range.
Gauthier keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gauthier blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Gauthier works over Burrows's head and body with a nice combination.
Gauthier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burrows shoots in for a double leg but Gauthier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gauthier darts in and clinches Burrows up against the cage.
Gauthier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows jumps guard but Gauthier stands there with Burrows around his waist. Burrows gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burrows tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gauthier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burrows moves in looking to clinch but Gauthier pushes him off.
Burrows throws out a leg kick but Gauthier moves out of range and Burrows only half commits.
Burrows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gauthier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gauthier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Gauthier darts in and clinches Burrows up against the cage.
Alexandre Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gauthier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gauthier avoiding damage as Burrows throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Gauthier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gauthier 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Gauthier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamore Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Beautiful Dangerous" by Slash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seamore Harry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Gray!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harry shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Harry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Harry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Harry fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamore Harry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gray controls his leg.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Gray is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Harry looks to land a strike but Gray avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Harry from controlling successfully.
Harry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gray is proving hard to escape from.
Harry trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray working for a triangle but Harry defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harry trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harry sprawls well initially but Gray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gray is keen to just control but Harry is a slippery customer.
Harry trying to control here.
Gray moves into full mount! Harry won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harry is working to get back to half guard.
Gray working for a submission but Harry is keeping him at bay.
Gray looks gassed!
Harry reaches up to try and control the position but Gray seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Harry rolls and tries to escape and now Gray has his back!
Gray avoiding Harry 's attempts to control his hands.
Harry is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
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.
Gray keeps control of the position as Harry tries to break free.
Gray working for the choke.
Harry covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Harry tries to escape but Gray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray lands a shot to the head.
Harry has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry shoots and misses
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gray is looking to advance position but Harry won't allow it.
Harry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harry wants to control but Gray is keeping busy.
Gray prevents Harry from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harry is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Harry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gray pulls his head out easily.
Gray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gray gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harry stalling in the clinch but Gray improves position.
Gray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seamore Harry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray clinches with his opponent.
Harry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamore Harry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray jumps guard.
Harry trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harry defends well.
Harry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harry looking to pass the guard.
Harry throws and elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harry's guard. Nice move by Gray!
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.
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gray passes Harry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gray wants to control but Harry is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harry sees it coming and defends easily.
Harry tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harry tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Harry from controlling successfully.
Gray managing to control the position.
Harry wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray wants to stand up but Harry is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harry trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Harry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is thwarting Harry's attempts to control the position.
Gray stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Harry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray shoots and misses
and Harry counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
Harry trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Harry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harry passes into half guard.
Harry is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Harry thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Gray is trying to control but can't.
Harry tries to stand and escape but Gray is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray wants to control but Harry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harry trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harry controls Gray momentarily but Gray frees himself.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seamore Harry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray wants to control from the top but Harry keeps moving.
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Harry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harry manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Harry's guard.
Blake Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamore Harry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Gray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fausto Carmelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janne Korpi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korpi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carmelon swivels and escapes.
Korpi tries to clinch up.
Korpi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carmelon.
Korpi forces Carmelon back against the cage and clinches.
Korpi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Korpi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fausto Carmelon has been cut.
Korpi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carmelon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carmelon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korpi tries to clinch but Carmelon is having none of it.
Korpi closes the distance and pushes Carmelon back into the cage.
Carmelon tries to score a body lock takedown but Korpi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Korpi manages to break the clinch.
Carmelon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmelon fails with a takedown attempt.
Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carmelon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korpi pinned against the cage. Korpi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi clinches with his opponent.
Korpi breaks the clinch.
Carmelon throws a chopping leg kick but Korpi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korpi tries to keep at a distance but Carmelon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korpi manages to break the clinch.
Korpi throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korpi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korpi wants to clinch up but Carmelon keeps it at a distance.
Carmelon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carmelon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Korpi to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon lands a jab to Korpi's midsection.
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korpi sprawls well. Korpi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carmelon gets slowly back to his feet.
Korpi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korpi looks gassed!
Korpi misses with a wild body shot.
Korpi misses with a head kick.
Korpi tries to clinch
and Carmelon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmelon decides to stand up.
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown but Korpi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carmelon is looking to clinch but Korpi is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korpi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korpi leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carmelon fails with the takedown
and Korpi counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi tries to clinch up but Carmelon circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown but Korpi shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Carmelon with that takedown attempt.
Carmelon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korpi swivels and escapes.
Korpi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carmelon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korpi is keeping the position for now.
Carmelon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carmelon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon wants to pass the guard but Korpi is keeping the position.
Carmelon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carmelon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fausto Carmelon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korpi rushes Carmelon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korpi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korpi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carmelon has a takedown stuffed.
Korpi leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carmelon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korpi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmelon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carmelon somewhat.
Janne Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelon circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmelon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carmelon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korpi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carmelon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korpi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carmelon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carmelon stalling away here and it's allowed Korpi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korpi is breathing heavily.
Carmelon wants to stand but Korpi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carmelon wants to pass the guard but Korpi is keeping the position.
Carmelon wants to control from the top but Korpi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi is working an open guard so Carmelon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fausto Carmelon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korpi moves in looking to clinch but Carmelon pushes him off.
Carmelon tries to clinch up but Korpi circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmelon stuffs the takedown attempt from Korpi. Korpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Korpi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carmelon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korpi is fending him off so far but Carmelon persists. Nope, Korpi circles away and we're back to standing.
Korpi leaves Carmelon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korpi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carmelon.
Carmelon looks to land a combination but Korpi avoids it well.
Carmelon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch but Carmelon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korpi swats away the attempt to clinch by Carmelon.
Carmelon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Korpi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmelon, pushing him back against the cage.
Carmelon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Korpi prevents the takedown attempt.
Korpi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carmelon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korpi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carmelon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korpi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korpi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpi throws a sloppy head kick and Carmelon moves out of range easily.
Korpi wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon throws a leg kick but Korpi moved away.
Carmelon tries to clinch up but Korpi circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmelon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carmelon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmelon dives in and grabs Korpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korpi pushes down on Carmelon's head and hops out.
Korpi throws a chopping leg kick but Carmelon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carmelon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch but Carmelon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carmelon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korpi blocks a head kick by Carmelon.
Carmelon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korpi tries to avoid it but Carmelon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korpi to the ground. Korpi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korpi slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmelon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janne Korpi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fausto Carmelon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Carmelon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Korpi counters by moving into the clinch.
Korpi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Korpi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korpi tries to clinch
and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmelon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korpi tries to avoid it but Carmelon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korpi to the ground. Korpi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korpi clinches but Carmelon breaks the clinch
and Carmelon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korpi drives through and clinches with Carmelon against the cage.
Korpi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korpi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carmelon counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carmelon is working for takedown but Korpi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fausto Carmelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korpi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korpi wants to get back to striking at distance but Carmelon won't allow it.
Carmelon tries to pull guard but Korpi holds him up against the cage and eventually Carmelon drops back down to his feet.
Carmelon tries to stall but Korpi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carmelon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korpi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Korpi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carmelon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korpi as he avoids it easily.
Korpi rushes Carmelon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carmelon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Korpi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carmelon shoots in but Korpi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carmelon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carmelon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carmelon wants to clinch
and Korpi counters by moving into the clinch.
Carmelon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korpi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carmelon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korpi tries to avoid it but Carmelon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korpi to the ground. Korpi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi is looking to clinch.
Korpi wants to clinch but Carmelon slips to the side
and Carmelon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carmelon.
Korpi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carmelon tries to break the clinch but Korpi is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carmelon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korpi's efforts to push away.
Carmelon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korpi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carmelon tries to stall but Korpi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carmelon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Korpi tries to land knees in the clinch but Carmelon avoids the damage to the body.
Carmelon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carmelon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carmelon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korpi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korpi is trying to force a seperation but Carmelon has the dominant position.
Carmelon tries to score a body lock takedown but Korpi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carmelon manages to pull guard.
Carmelon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korpi on the ground.
Korpi wants to stand but Carmelon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon managing to control the position.
Carmelon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carmelon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carmelon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korpi manages to get himself to full guard.
Korpi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carmelon has passed into side control.
Carmelon trying to control the position but Korpi is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carmelon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Korpi regains half guard.
Carmelon moves into full mount! Korpi won't be happy about that!
Carmelon looking to control but Korpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janne Korpi.
I think Korpi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bieksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marku Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marku Koski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Bieksa's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Kevin Bieksa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marku Koski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieksa forces Koski back against the cage and clinches.
Bieksa slows down the pace here.
Bieksa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bieksa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koski dodges an elbow strike from Bieksa.
Bieksa lands a body shot.
Bieksa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koski tries for a takedown but Bieksa manages to get underhooks.
Bieksa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koski keeps control of Bieksa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koski has Bieksa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bieksa tumbling to the mat - Koski dives into Bieksa's guard.
Koski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bieksa seems a little lost for a moment, as Koski dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieksa is looking for a sweep.
Koski advances nicely into full mount.
Bieksa is trying to stand.
Koski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koski wants to take Bieksa's back but he can't do it this time.
Bieksa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieksa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bieksa to take his back!
Bieksa wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
What can Bieksa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Despite being in the dominant position, Marku Koski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bieksa wants to clinch.
Bieksa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bieksa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koski.
Kevin Bieksa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Koski.
Bieksa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bieksa clinches.
Good body shot from Bieksa.
Bieksa can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marku Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marku Koski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bieksa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bieksa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bieksa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Bieksa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bieksa counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bieksa.
Bieksa tries to break the clinch but Koski is controlling the position.
Bieksa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bieksa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koski blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski can't get the takedown.
Kevin Bieksa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Koski.
A right hand to the body from Bieksa.
Bieksa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Koski is breathing heavily.
Bieksa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koski.
Bieksa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bieksa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kevin Bieksa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bieksa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bieksa.
Bieksa closes the distance but Koski moves to the side
and Koski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bieksa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bieksa wants to sweep here but Koski controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bieksa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koski has managed to get both his arms back between Bieksa's legs - danger averted.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bieksa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bieksa is looking to stand up but Koski isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bieksa tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
Bieksa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bieksa sprawls well. Bieksa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koski gets slowly back to his feet.
Bieksa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieksa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bieksa.
Bieksa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Bieksa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bieksa is trying to force a seperation but Koski has the dominant position.
Koski has Bieksa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bieksa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bieksa tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
Koski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bieksa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bieksa scores with a hook to the body.
Bieksa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koski can't get the takedown.
Koski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bieksa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Bieksa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bieksa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bieksa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koski is defending well for now.
Bieksa lands a left hand.
Bieksa digs a right hand into Koski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koski's gas tank.
Bieksa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bieksa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bieksa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bieksa is trying to break the clinch but Koski has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bieksa.
A shot in the inside from Bieksa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bieksa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marku Koski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bieksa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Bieksa to work.
Bieksa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bieksa stops a takedown attempt from Koski.
Bieksa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bieksa has had enough of the clinch but Koski keeps him there for the moment.
Koski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieksa lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Bieksa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieksa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bieksa missing with knees to the body.
Koski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bieksa prevents it.
Kevin Bieksa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Koski.
Bieksa is trying to break the clinch but Koski is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Bieksa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bieksa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bieksa.
Bieksa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Bieksa.
Bieksa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koski has Bieksa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bieksa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bieksa working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Koski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bieksa's efforts to push away.
Koski has Bieksa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bieksa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bieksa.
Bieksa lands with a light punch inside.
Bieksa stalling in the clinch.
Bieksa pushes Koski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bieksa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bieksa is looking to clinch.
Bieksa tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.
Bieksa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bieksa tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bieksa.
Koski has Bieksa pressed against the cage, preventing Bieksa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Bieksa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieksa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bieksa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bieksa works on Koski's body with a couple of short punches.
Koski is working for takedown but Bieksa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bieksa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Bieksa.
Bieksa is looking to break free of the clinch but Koski has double underhooks.
Bieksa is leaning against Koski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bieksa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bieksa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bieksa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koski up against the cage.
Bieksa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Bieksa tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bieksa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koski.
Koski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bieksa smiles and moves away.
Bieksa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bieksa throws a series of strikes that have Koski backpedaling.
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bieksa instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski prevents Bieksa from breaking the clinch.
Bieksa digs a right hand into Koski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koski's gas tank.
Bieksa stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bieksa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bieksa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bieksa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Madison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and Pierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Madison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madison uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison has gone for a leg lock! Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madison's guard.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Madison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madison is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Pierre frees his head nicely. Oh but Madison has switched to an armbar! Pierre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Prince Madison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez tries to clinch there but Kesler circles away.
Kesler shoots in for a takedown but Juarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kesler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Juarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kesler's face.
Kesler is squirming around, avoiding Juarez's attempts to control the action.
Juarez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kesler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Juarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kesler wants to hold on but Juarez pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juarez content just to control the position here.
Juarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Kesler frees his head quite easily.
Kesler prevents Juarez from taking his back.
Juarez looking to control but Kesler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kesler tries to hold on but Juarez postures up.
Juarez looking to isolate an arm here. Kesler doesn't see it coming and as Juarez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Juarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnson Juarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JAH RASTAFARI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Brisebois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RASTAFARI comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To Jamrock. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JAH RASTAFARI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Brisebois!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brisebois.
Brisebois fails to land with a series of punches.
Brisebois slips a jab and a cross from RASTAFARI.
A head kick misses from Brisebois.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with low kicks.
Brisebois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RASTAFARI paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brisebois on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brisebois lands a jab-cross combination.
Brisebois is looking to clinch but RASTAFARI is avoiding it.
RASTAFARI throws a nice head kick!
Brisebois is trying hard to land a takedown here. RASTAFARI sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
RASTAFARI plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RASTAFARI dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brisebois. That did some damage!
RASTAFARI lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI scores with a one two! Brisebois had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brisebois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RASTAFARI really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisebois loads up on a big right hand but RASTAFARI slips the punch.
RASTAFARI tries to keep at a distance but Brisebois has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brisebois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brisebois jumps guard and drags RASTAFARI to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
RASTAFARI stands and steps away. Brisebois gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brisebois checks a leg kick nicely.
RASTAFARI lands a head kick. Brisebois smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brisebois looks to land a combination but RASTAFARI avoids it well.
Brisebois avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brisebois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Brisebois moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Brisebois lands but RASTAFARI takes it in his stride.
RASTAFARI throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brisebois's head.
RASTAFARI tries to land a front kick but Brisebois steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
RASTAFARI lands a two punch combo.
Brisebois tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but RASTAFARI swivels and escapes.
JAH RASTAFARI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Brisebois.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RASTAFARI shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI scores with a leg kick.
JAH RASTAFARI seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brisebois misses with a wild combination.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RASTAFARI lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from RASTAFARI.
JAH RASTAFARI is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brisebois takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brisebois avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
Brisebois closes the distance and clinches.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Brisebois avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brisebois.
RASTAFARI trying to land knees to the body.
Brisebois manages to break the clinch.
RASTAFARI thows a body kick. Brisebois tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brisebois is on the wrong end of a nice combination from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI tries to keep at a distance but Brisebois has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brisebois crunches a lovely knee into RASTAFARI's ribcage.
RASTAFARI landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brisebois looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brisebois avoids it.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brisebois.
Brisebois managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Brisebois is trying to break free.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brisebois avoids it.
Brisebois comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
RASTAFARI tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brisebois avoids it.
Brisebois breaks the clinch.
Brisebois lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RASTAFARI circles away quickly and effectively.
RASTAFARI throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brisebois.
Brisebois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RASTAFARI paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RASTAFARI throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brisebois counters with a good low kick that RASTAFARI was not able to check.
Brisebois tries to clinch up but RASTAFARI circles away and keeps his distance.
RASTAFARI misses with a two punch combination.
Brisebois blocks a head kick by RASTAFARI.
Brisebois keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brisebois scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brisebois is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt RASTAFARI will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois landing a few strikes.
Brisebois controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brisebois decides to stand up, so the ref orders RASTAFARI to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JAH RASTAFARI will probably get the nod.
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.
Brisebois swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
RASTAFARI ducks under a wild hook from Brisebois.
RASTAFARI misses with a two punch combination.
RASTAFARI dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brisebois. That did some damage!
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
RASTAFARI misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Brisebois moves out of range easily.
Brisebois shoots for a takedown but RASTAFARI saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brisebois takes the fight into the clinch.
Brisebois managing to block the knees to the body from RASTAFARI.
Brisebois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
RASTAFARI working Brisebois over with knees to the body.
RASTAFARI misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brisebois.
RASTAFARI is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brisebois is defending well for now.
Brisebois avoiding damage as RASTAFARI throws knees to the body.
RASTAFARI missing with knees to the body.
Brisebois manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
RASTAFARI has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brisebois wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RASTAFARI trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brisebois's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brisebois scrambles and gets back to his feet.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Brisebois moves out of range easily.
RASTAFARI swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brisebois counters with a stiff right hand.
RASTAFARI lands a high kick!
RASTAFARI throws a wild body kick that Brisebois sees coming a mile off.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Brisebois moves out of range.
RASTAFARI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RASTAFARI goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RASTAFARI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RASTAFARI circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois throws a series of punches but RASTAFARI avoids them all with ease.
RASTAFARI lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
RASTAFARI throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brisebois counters with a nice double leg into side control. RASTAFARI won't be happy with that.
RASTAFARI pushes Brisebois away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brisebois gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brisebois decides to stand up, so the ref orders RASTAFARI to his feet.
RASTAFARI falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brisebois counters with a nice double leg into side control. RASTAFARI won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brisebois misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
RASTAFARI is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI defending against the ground and pound.
Brisebois is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brisebois scoring with punches from side control.
Brisebois wants to lay and pray for a moment but RASTAFARI keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
RASTAFARI wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brisebois tries to advance to mount but RASTAFARI denies him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RASTAFARI tries to land a front kick but Brisebois steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI avoids the head kick by Brisebois.
JAH RASTAFARI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brisebois.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Brisebois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
RASTAFARI lands with a kick to the temple. Brisebois shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Brisebois moves out of range.
Brisebois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RASTAFARI's waist but RASTAFARI gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brisebois off to one side.
RASTAFARI throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brisebois.
RASTAFARI tries a head kick but it misses.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brisebois has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from RASTAFARI lands but Brisebois takes it in his stride.
RASTAFARI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RASTAFARI swats away the attempt to clinch by Brisebois.
RASTAFARI lands with a slapping head kick.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RASTAFARI rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brisebois moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brisebois misses with a wild combination.
Brisebois throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RASTAFARI's waist but RASTAFARI gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brisebois off to one side.
JAH RASTAFARI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Brisebois.
Brisebois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisebois throws a head kick that misses.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RASTAFARI misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick but Brisebois moves out of range.
RASTAFARI lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brisebois takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
RASTAFARI gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brisebois to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brisebois won't allow RASTAFARI to get back to his feet.
Brisebois trying to control but RASTAFARI is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois stands and steps away. RASTAFARI gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
RASTAFARI scores with a one two! Brisebois had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
RASTAFARI lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from RASTAFARI.
A nice inside leg kick there by RASTAFARI. That's going to slow Brisebois down.
Brisebois avoids the head kick by RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a nice head kick!
RASTAFARI scores with a push kick.
Brisebois shoots in but no luck this time.
RASTAFARI lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brisebois circles away quickly and effectively.
RASTAFARI scores with a head kick.
RASTAFARI scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RASTAFARI lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brisebois misses with a hook.
RASTAFARI misses with a head kick.
RASTAFARI throws a head kick that half lands.
RASTAFARI throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brisebois throws a sloppy head kick and RASTAFARI moves out of range easily.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Brisebois moves out of range easily.
RASTAFARI lands a head kick. Brisebois smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
JAH RASTAFARI is winning the standup battle so far.
RASTAFARI scores with a head kick.
Brisebois stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RASTAFARI.
RASTAFARI throws a sloppy head kick and Brisebois moves out of range easily.
RASTAFARI moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
RASTAFARI pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RASTAFARI misses with a double jab
and Brisebois counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
RASTAFARI is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois wants to take a breather but RASTAFARI is having none of it.
Brisebois misses with a head shot. RASTAFARI uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JAH RASTAFARI showed his dominance in that final round.
I think RASTAFARI has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JAH RASTAFARI!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Eleven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cave comes into the arena with HYPOCRISY - Unleash The Beast blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Eleven!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eleven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cave.
Cave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eleven.
Eleven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cave circles away quickly and effectively.
Cave closes the distance and clinches up with Eleven, looking for a takedown. Cave pushes Eleven against the cage but Eleven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eleven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cave circles away quickly and effectively.
Eleven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eleven throws a right hand that Cave ducks under and follows up with a left that Cave also avoids with ease.
Eleven misses with a wild combination.
Eleven looks to land a combination but Cave avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Eleven.
Cave throws a series of punches but Eleven avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave throws a right and a left that Eleven avoids nicely.
Steven Eleven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eleven misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a nice uppercut.
Cave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cave misses with the combination.
Cave swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave fails to land with a series of punches.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Eleven misses with a double jab
and Cave counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eleven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cave tries for a kimura but Eleven is defending well.
Cave decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eleven to his feet.
Eleven checks the leg kick.
Eleven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eleven misses with a double jab
and Cave holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eleven misses with a double jab
and Cave counters with a two punch combo.
Eleven blocks a jab.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eleven slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Some wild striking there from Cave.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a nice body kick.
Cave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eleven.
Cave moves in looking to clinch but Eleven pushes him off.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Cave does no damage.
Eleven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eleven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters with a single leg into guard. Eleven didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleven is looking to stand up but Cave isn't so interested in that idea.
Cave gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cave lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eleven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cave fails with a takedown attempt.
Eleven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters with a three punch combo that has Eleven backing up. Eleven nods at Cave to acknowledge the strikes.
Eleven looks gassed!
Eleven misses with a double jab
and Cave counters by clinching up.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eleven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a three punch combo that has Eleven backing up. Eleven nods at Cave to acknowledge the strikes.
Cave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eleven counters with a series of strikes. Cave will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eleven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a low kick, right behind Eleven 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cave counter with a right hand.
Cave lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eleven sprawls well initially but Cave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cave stands up and beckons Eleven to join him on the feet.
Eleven throws a combination that misses
and Cave counters with a three punch combo that has Eleven backing up. Eleven nods at Cave to acknowledge the strikes.
Cave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cave stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steven Eleven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cave swinging wilding here.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cave working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Cave dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a stiff right hand.
Eleven misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a single leg into guard. Eleven didn't expect that.
Eleven wants to stand but Cave is controlling the position.
Cave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eleven wants to sweep but no luck.
Cave postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eleven trying to keep a closed guard but Cave is proving a slippery customer.
Cave gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eleven is breathing heavily.
Eleven looks to land a combination. Cave sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a single leg into guard. Eleven didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleven trying to keep a closed guard but Cave is proving a slippery customer.
Dustin Cave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cave stands and steps away. Eleven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cave misses with a wild combination.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cave lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Cave misses.
Eleven falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cave counter with a right hand.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eleven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cave. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cave gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dustin Cave is winning the standup battle so far.
Eleven throws a combination that misses
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Eleven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
Cave darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cave decides to stand and escape the position.
Eleven misses with a double jab
and Cave counters with a two punch combo.
Eleven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
Cave misses with the combination.
Eleven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cave.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eleven's guard now.
Cave is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eleven can do to turn this around?
Cave stands up from Eleven's guard - Cave perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cave throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eleven counters with a three punch combo that has Cave backing up. Cave nods at Eleven to acknowledge the strikes.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Cave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eleven throws a right hand that Cave ducks under and follows up with a left that Cave also avoids with ease.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eleven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Eleven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cave.
Eleven misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a left and a right that stings Eleven.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eleven counters with a one-two to the body.
Eleven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a three punch combo that has Eleven backing up. Eleven nods at Cave to acknowledge the strikes.
Cave works Eleven's body with a nice hook.
Cave throws a series of punches but Eleven avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Cave misses.
Eleven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eleven wants to hit a switch here but Cave passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Eleven there!
Cave lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eleven is desperately trying to improve his position but Cave has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Cave dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cave misses with a double jab
and Eleven counters with a series of strikes. Cave will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave looks to land a combination but Eleven avoids it well.
Eleven misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eleven!
Cave putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cave sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cave has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eleven tries to reverse the position but Cave maintains control.
Eleven is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cave looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cave working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave unloading with bombs!
Cave throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Eleven has his hands clasped together but Cave breaks the hold and Eleven is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cave!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Cave!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransson comes to the cage accompanied by Idas Sommarvisa. Wild has chosen ATTACK ATTACK - The Peoples Elbow as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Fransson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Wild!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wild tries to clinch up.
Fransson shoots in but Wild avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Wild tries to clinch but Fransson moves out of range.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Wild rushes Fransson and presses him up against the cage.
Fransson can't get the takedown.
Fransson avoids the elbow strike from Wild, against the cage.
Wild stalling against the cage.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Fransson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fransson's brow.
Fransson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fransson takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Wild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Fransson blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wild takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Wild's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fransson tries for a takedown but Wild manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Fransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
Wild tries to pull guard but Fransson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wild drops back down to his feet.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
Fransson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wild displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fransson up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
Fransson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Fransson shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild lands an elbow just above Fransson 's eye.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Fransson in his tracks for a moment.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fransson is trying to drag Wild to the mat but Wild just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fransson takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fransson's brow.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Fransson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wild.
Fransson blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fransson's brow.
Wild wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fransson avoids the elbow strike from Wild, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wild.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
Wild stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wild looking to throw knees to the head but Fransson is blocking nicely.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
Fransson blocks the elbow strike.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Fransson shrugs off.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wild working hard to break the clinch.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
Fransson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wild gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fransson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wild pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Fransson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fransson's defenses.
Wild throws an elbow that misses.
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.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Fransson in his tracks for a moment.
Fransson dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Fransson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild throws an elbow that misses.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fransson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Fransson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wild lands an elbow just above Fransson 's eye.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fransson's defenses.
Fransson is pressed up against the cage. Wild has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransson down to the mat. Fransson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fransson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wild is looking to clinch but Fransson is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wild is looking to clinch but Fransson is avoiding it.
Fransson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wild 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.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Wild wants to clinch up but Fransson keeps it at a distance.
Johan Fransson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fransson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fransson shoots in for a takedown but Wild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Fransson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wild as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Fransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fransson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wild throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Fransson in his tracks for a moment.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Wild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fransson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wild is pressed up against the cage. Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wild down to the mat. Wild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fransson dives in and grabs Wild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wild pushes down on Fransson's head and hops out.
Fransson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wild tries to clinch there but Fransson circles away.
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.
Fransson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wild is fending him off so far but Fransson persists. Nope, Wild circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fransson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wild doesn't manage to clinch there - Fransson circles away.
Wild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
Fransson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
Wild stalling in the clinch.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fransson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fransson blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson has Wild pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wild manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fransson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild pulls guard effortlessly.
Fransson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wild, up you get!
Wild wants to clinch.
Fransson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wild wants to clinch.
Wild tries to clinch but Fransson is having none of it.
Fransson tries to keep at a distance but Wild has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson blocks an elbow strike.
Wild is trying to break free.
Fransson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wild prevents it.
Fransson keeps control of Wild as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wild slows down the pace here.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Fransson in his tracks for a moment.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild is struggling to control the position.
Wild is pressed up against the cage. Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wild down to the mat. Wild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Wild. No joy for Fransson on that attempt.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Fransson throws a front kick aimed at Wild's knee but Wild avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Fransson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Wild moves into range and clinches up with Fransson.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Fransson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fransson blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Wild to work.
A frustrated look appears on Fransson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wild is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fransson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Fransson tries to pull guard but Wild holds him up against the cage and eventually Fransson drops back down to his feet.
Fransson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wild is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wild.
Wild lands a nice elbow.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wild gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Fransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wild is pressed up against the cage. Fransson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wild down to the mat. Wild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wild clinches.
Fransson jumps guard but Wild stands there with Fransson around his waist. Fransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Fransson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fransson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Fransson shrugs off.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Fransson goes for a takedown attempt but Wild pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eric Wild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fransson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wild wants to clinch.
Wild tries to clinch there but Fransson circles away.
Wild wants to clinch up but Fransson keeps it at a distance.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wild wants to clinch.
Fransson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wild wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fransson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wild's waist but Wild gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fransson off to one side.
Wild doesn't manage to clinch there - Fransson circles away.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fransson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fransson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wild pushes Fransson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wild keeps control of Fransson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Fransson shrugs off.
Fransson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wild moves in looking to clinch but Fransson pushes him off.
Wild tries to clinch but Fransson is having none of it.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fransson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wild doesn't manage to clinch there - Fransson circles away.
Wild stuffs the takedown.
Wild wants to clinch.
Johan Fransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Fransson. Fransson gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wild wants to clinch.
Fransson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Wild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Wild!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
18% |
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