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SFC 73 - Griffin vs. ONeal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brat Hert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes into the arena with Fight Night blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brat Hert!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Hert wants to clinch.
Winner stuffs the takedown attempt from Hert. Hert gets slowly back to his feet.
Winner fails to land the takedown.
Hert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Winner.
Hert tries to keep at a distance but Winner has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Winner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner is trying to break the clinch but Hert is controlling him.
Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hert.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Hert on that attempt.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hert circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner pushes Hert up against the cage in a clinch.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hert has his takedown stuffed
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brat Hert.
Winner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winner breaks from the clinch.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Hert.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hert.
Hert shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hert looks gassed!
Winner rushes Hert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner is trying to stand.
Hert looks to land a strike but Winner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hert wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Hert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hert tries to free his leg and advance position but Winner is retaining full guard.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Hert from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hert misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winner throws a right hand that Hert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hert also avoids with ease.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Winner throws a right hand that Hert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hert also avoids with ease.
Winner misses with a double jab.
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.
Winner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Hert with that takedown attempt.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Hert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hert looks to clinch
and Winner counters with a nice leg kick.
Winner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Hert counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Winner!
Winner tries to lock up and control but Hert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Winner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt
and Hert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winner won't be happy with that.
Hert trying to control the action but Winner is working from the bottom.
Hert wants to take a breather but Winner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hert.
Hert distracts Winner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hert is pushing down on Winner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winner is fighting to maintain full guard but Hert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hert is breathing heavily.
Hert is just content to waste time from the top position. Winner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hert trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Hert looking to sit in guard and control but Winner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winner trying to control but Hert is working from the bottom.
Winner stands and throws Hert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hert tries to improve position but can't.
Winner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Hert slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Winner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Winner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Winner postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hert to stand up.
A nice combination there by Winner.
Winner has closed the distance and engaged Hert in a clinch.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Winner.
Winner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winner.
Winner stalks Hert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hert's face. Hert staggers backwards, shaken.
Hert throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner throws a series of punches but Hert avoids them all with ease.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hert avoids it really well and circles away.
Winner's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Winner duly obliges.
A left and a right from Winner both land. Nice combination.
Winner lands a two punch combo.
Hert wants to clinch.
Winner throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Winner.
Winner looks to land a combination but Hert avoids it well.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hert shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Winner.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hert stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hert avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Winner.
Winner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Winner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Winner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Winner lands with a nice combination. Hert backs away looking to recover.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner works over Hert's head and body with a nice combination.
Hert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winner.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Hert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hert looks for a takedown but Winner sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Winner scores with a four punch combination!
Milo Winner is winning the standup battle so far.
Hert tries to clinch
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
Hert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Hert misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winner!
Hert slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Winner misses with the combination.
Winner shoots in and drives through. Hert sprawls well.
Winner clinches with his opponent.
Winner breaks the clinch.
Winner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milo Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hert tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milo Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brat Hert.
Hert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winner.
Horrible takedown by Hert or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Hert shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hert.
Hert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hert throws and elbow that misses. Winner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hert's guard. Nice move by Winner!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner stands and steps away. Hert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Winner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hert to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winner.
Winner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winner scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Hert fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Winner.
Winner throws a right and a left that Hert avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hert circles away quickly and effectively.
Milo Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brat Hert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hert is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hert is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Winner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakkon Hakkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by "Bounce (remix)" by Timbaland. Hakkonson has chosen Blashyrk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakkon Hakkonson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakkonson takes one to the chin there.
Wong closes the distance and pushes Hakkonson back into the cage.
Hakkonson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Wong.
Wong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wong is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakkonson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakkonson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hakkonson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Hakkonson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakkonson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wong postures up in Hakkonson's guard and throws a big left but Hakkonson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakkonson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wong has passed into half guard!
Hakkonson looks gassed!
Wong trying to control from Hakkonson's half guard. Hakkonson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wong stands up over Hakkonson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wong wants to control from the top but Hakkonson keeps moving.
Hakkonson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wong wants to control from the top but Hakkonson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hakkonson dives on top into guard.
Hakkonson has gone for a leg lock! Wong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hakkonson's guard.
Wong stands and throws Hakkonson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control the action but Hakkonson is working from the bottom.
Wong looks up at the clock and then as Hakkonson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Hakkonson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong scoring with punches and elbows.
Wong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hakkonson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakkonson tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakkonson backwards.
Wong lands an uppercut.
Wong manages to pull guard.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong is trying to control the position but Hakkonson postures up.
Hakkonson throwing strikes from guard but Wong blocks nicely.
Wong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wong with shots to the head and body - Hakkonson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakkonson is breathing heavily.
Wong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hakkonson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong breaks from Hakkonson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hakkonson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wong lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Wong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hakkonson is bucking up trying to escape but Wong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a big shot there that rocks Hakkonson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wong unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong is landing with some decent strikes but Hakkonson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wong landing strikes from the mount and Hakkonson is in trouble!
Wong is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hakkonson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hakkonson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wong anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hakkonson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wong slips an arm under Hakkonson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wong has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wong is squeezing on Hakkonson like an anaconda would it's prey. Hakkonson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pain Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Combat Baby. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shellac clinches up against the cage.
The Pain Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Shellac.
Shellac landing knees to the head.
It looks like Shane The Pain Killer has been cut.
Shellac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Pain Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shellac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shellac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Pain Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shellac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shellac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shellac throws a looping overhand right but The Pain Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
Shellac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
The Pain Killer shoots in and drives through. Shellac sprawls well.
Shellac tries to clinch up but The Pain Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pain Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shellac throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pain Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pain Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane The Pain Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pain Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Jacques Shellac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac throws a leg kick but The Pain Killer checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Pain Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Shellac has double underhooks.
Shellac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pain Killer's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shellac obliges.
Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shellac manages to break the clinch.
The Pain Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Shellac is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac tries to land a front kick but The Pain Killer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shellac scores with a leg kick.
Shellac lands with a hook. The Pain Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shellac is looking to clinch.
The Pain Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pain Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shellac but Shellac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shellac throws a head kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses.
Shellac darts in trying to clinch
and The Pain Killer counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pain Killer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shellac tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Pain Killer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Pain Killer punching from mount but Shellac doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shellac is squirming around, avoiding The Pain Killer's attempts to control the action.
The Pain Killer looking to ground and pound but Shellac is blocking nicely.
Shellac tries to reverse the position but The Pain Killer maintains control.
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.
The Pain Killer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shellac is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shellac and The Pain Killer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from The Pain Killer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Pain Killer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shellac has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Pain Killer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Shellac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane The Pain Killer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shellac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shellac. That's going to slow The Pain Killer down.
Shellac forces The Pain Killer back against the cage and clinches.
Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shane The Pain Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shellac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shellac tries to clinch up
and The Pain Killer moves into the clinch.
Shellac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Pain Killer's efforts to push away.
Shellac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shellac breaks from the clinch.
Shellac tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shellac tries to clinch
and The Pain Killer counters with a shoot takedown. Shellac fights it but they end up in guard.
The Pain Killer 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.
The Pain Killer wants to control from the top but Shellac keeps moving.
The Pain Killer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer looking to pass the guard.
Shellac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Pain Killer wants to stand but Shellac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shellac trying to control the position here.
The Pain Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Pain Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pain Killer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Pain Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Pain Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
The Pain Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Shellac.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Pain Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Pain Killer.
Shellac scores with a head kick.
Shellac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Pain Killer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shellac!
The Pain Killer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Pain Killer throws some wild stikes that Shellac manages to avoid easily.
The Pain Killer is landing with some decent strikes but Shellac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Pain Killer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Pain Killer controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane The Pain Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane The Pain Killer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Pain Killer lands a high kick!
The Pain Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shellac tries to clinch but The Pain Killer moves away
and The Pain Killer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shellac's guard now.
The Pain Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shellac is keeping the position for now.
The Pain Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Shellac is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac pushes The Pain Killer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Pain Killer slips a jab and a cross from Shellac.
Shellac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shellac connects with a knee to the head.
Shellac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac wants to clinch
letting The Pain Killer counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane The Pain Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shellac moves into the clinch.
The Pain Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Shellac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Pain Killer can't get the takedown.
Shellac breaks from the clinch.
Shellac clinches with his opponent.
Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shellac thumps The Pain Killer with a low kick.
The Pain Killer throws a head kick but Shellac moves out of range.
The Pain Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pain Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Shellac, looking for a takedown. The Pain Killer pushes Shellac against the cage but Shellac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Pain Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shellac. Shellac obviously looking to wear him down.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Shellac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shellac misses with a double jab
and The Pain Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Shellac.
Shellac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shellac misses with the combination.
The Pain Killer looks to land a body kick but Shellac moved away.
Shellac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pain Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shellac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Pain Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shellac lands a nice hook to The Pain Killer's body. The Pain Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shellac pushes The Pain Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Shellac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shellac throws out a leg kick but The Pain Killer moves out of range and Shellac only half commits.
The Pain Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Shellac is looking to clinch but The Pain Killer is avoiding it.
Shellac tries to clinch up but The Pain Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Shellac throws a low kick, looking for The Pain Killer's leg but The Pain Killer calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by The Pain Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Shellac which made him look bad.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shellac is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Shellac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shellac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Shellac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Herb Hurt's chin.
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target.
Hurt throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Hurt looks gassed!
Hurt dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurt misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a with a good body shot.
Hurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hurt's head.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.
Hurt is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurt defending well though.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hurt's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Hurt is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Hurt's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Hurt throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hurt sprawling to the canvas. Emelianenko follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hurt hang on?
Hurt is rocked!
It looks like Herb Hurt has been cut.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
Hurt is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko is trying to control. Hurt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Hurt controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko tries to pass to full mount but Hurt defends it.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Emelianenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emelianenko raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Hurt is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Hurt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurt.
Ivan Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko lands a left and a right that sends Hurt crashing to the canvas! Emelianenko dives into mount looking to finish!
Hurt is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hurt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Emelianenko and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Marr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarvis Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marr gets a takedown into half guard.
Marr looks to land a strike but Chapman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marr looking to pass the guard.
Chapman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marr 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.
Marr is working Chapman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marr's guard.
Marr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marr is keeping the position for now.
Marr looking for a guillotine here but Chapman defends easily.
Chapman postures up.
Chapman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chapman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chapman!
Chapman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chapman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr thowing shots but they're missing.
Chapman is squirming around, avoiding Marr's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marr misses with a head shot.
Marr landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marr trying to control but Chapman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chapman wants to hold on but Marr pushes him away.
Marr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marr looking to finish with strikes here!
Chapman wants to hold on but Marr pushes him away.
Chapman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Marr 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.
Marr misses with a wild combination.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Chapman walks into a straight right hand from Marr.
It looks like Jarvis Chapman has been cut.
Chapman wants to clinch.
Marr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marr is looking to pass Chapman's guard but actually Chapman recovers to full guard.
Marr postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marr passes Chapman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marr misses with a head shot. Chapman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marr stops Chapman from standing up.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Marr tries to pass.
Marr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Marr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marr preventing the sweep.
Marr wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Marr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Marr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Marr looking to sit in guard and control but Chapman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman postures up.
Marr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman controls the pace.
Marr tries to strike from the bottom.
Marr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marr is looking to sweep but instead, Chapman has passed into half guard.
Marr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chapman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marr is trying desperately to improve position.
Marr is squirming around, avoiding Chapman's attempts to control the action.
Marr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Marr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chapman wants to clinch up but Marr keeps it at a distance.
Marr moves into the clinch.
Chapman has Marr pressed against the cage.
Marr breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Chapman.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chapman walks into a left hand.
Marr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Marr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chapman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marr.
Chapman tries to clinch up
enabling Marr to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapman tries to clinch but Marr moves away
and Marr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chapman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chapman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Chapman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pat Marr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chapman is squirming around, avoiding Marr's attempts to control the action.
Chapman is desperately trying to improve his position but Marr has a good base and remains in mount.
Marr unloads with some shots from mount but Chapman bucks and avoids them well.
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.
Marr thowing shots but they're missing.
Marr landing strikes from the mount.
Marr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chapman tries to hold on but Marr postures up.
Chapman is trying to escape the mount.
Chapman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marr looking to control but Chapman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marr throwing strikes here but Chapman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chapman is looking to improve his position but Marr isn't that keen on the idea.
Marr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Marr landing shots from mount.
Marr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marr looking to land elbow strikes but Chapman uses the position to regain half guard.
Marr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marr with the ground and pound but Chapman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jarvis Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Marr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marr trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Marr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Marr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samryn Redflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
155 lbs
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18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samryn Redflame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Franco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redflame tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Redflame is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redflame is looking to improve his position.
Redflame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redflame works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redflame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redflame is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Redflame is keeping the position.
Franco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redflame looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redflame looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redflame!
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redflame is breathing heavily.
Franco is trying to stand up here but Redflame is controlling him well.
Franco is looking to get back to full guard here but Redflame has managed to pass to side control instead.
Redflame with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Redflame isn't that keen on the idea.
Franco wants to control but Redflame is having none of it.
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redflame. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franco gets back to half guard.
Franco is looking to escape.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Redflame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samryn Redflame 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franco!
It looks like Samryn Redflame has been cut.
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Redflame tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the cage.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redflame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Redflame is trying to keep an underhook but Franco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Redflame slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redflame keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redflame's head.
Franco drops back looking for a leg! Redflame is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redflame manages to kick Franco off! Franco jumps back into Redflame's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redflame really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco is keen to just control but Redflame is a slippery customer.
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redflame is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
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.
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redflame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Franco seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to work for a kimura but Redflame is defending well.
Franco is keen to just control but Redflame is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Redflame tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redflame can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco stalls.
Franco successfully pulls guard.
Redflame looking to pass the guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Redflame manages to pass to side control.
Redflame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samryn Redflame'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!
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Redflame creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redflame regains guard.
Redflame being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redflame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco has gone for a leg lock! Redflame slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franco's guard.
Redflame wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redflame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redflame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redflame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Franco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redflame is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Redflame is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redflame is just riding it out for now. Franco eventually gives up the hold.
Franco is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redflame defends it well.
Redflame wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
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.
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redflame has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redflame is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redflame is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franco rushes Redflame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichstaedt comes to the cage accompanied by Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Cowen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eichstaedt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eichstaedt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cowen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cowen drives through and clinches with Eichstaedt against the cage.
Eichstaedt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eichstaedt defends well.
Eichstaedt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowen controls Eichstaedt momentarily but Eichstaedt frees himself.
Eichstaedt stands and throws Cowen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eichstaedt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eichstaedt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Cowen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eichstaedt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eichstaedt's back!
Cowen punishes Eichstaedt with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eichstaedt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eichstaedt can't escape the position.
Cowen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eichstaedt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eichstaedt!
Cowen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eichstaedt has picked Cowen up and slammed him! Cowen can't keep hold of the triangle and Eichstaedt manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen is looking to reverse the position.
Eichstaedt trying to control the action but Cowen is working from the bottom.
Eichstaedt working away.
Cowen is not content to let Eichstaedt control the position.
Cowen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eichstaedt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eichstaedt works to advance to full mount. Cowen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eichstaedt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cowen gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen wants to improve his position but Eichstaedt is controlling well.
Cowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eichstaedt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eichstaedt's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eichstaedt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cowen's guard. Nice work there by Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eichstaedt wants to control from the top but Cowen keeps moving.
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.
Cowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eichstaedt trying to control but Cowen is working from the bottom.
Eichstaedt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cowen keeping moving, preventing Eichstaedt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Cowen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eichstaedt moves into the clinch.
Cowen is trying to maintain a safe position but Eichstaedt gets an underhook and turns Cowen into the cage.
Cowen trying to land knees to the body.
Cowen looking to throw knees to the head but Eichstaedt is blocking nicely.
Cowen tries to score a body lock takedown but Eichstaedt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt scores a nice knee to the body.
Cowen looking to throw knees to the head but Eichstaedt is blocking nicely.
Eichstaedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cowen jumps guard and drags Eichstaedt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cowen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cowen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Eichstaedt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cowen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowen is breathing heavily.
Cowen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eichstaedt uses it to pass to side control.
Eichstaedt controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen tries to bench press Eichstaedt off him but Eichstaedt keeps the position.
Eichstaedt works to advance to full mount. Cowen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eichstaedt wants to control the pace but Cowen is squirming around nicely.
Cowen is working to get back to half guard.
Eichstaedt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cowen hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen wants to hold on but Eichstaedt pushes him away.
Cowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eichstaedt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cowen hang on?
Eichstaedt controlling from the full mount.
Eichstaedt looking to control but Cowen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eichstaedt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eichstaedt has control of Cowen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cowen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt tries to control but Cowen wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Robert Eichstaedt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Some wild striking there from Eichstaedt.
Cowen has a takedown stuffed.
Robert Eichstaedt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cowen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt gets a clinch.
Cowen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eichstaedt stalling in the clinch but Cowen improves position.
Eichstaedt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt avoiding damage as Cowen throws knees to the body.
Come on Eichstaedt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cowen's brow.
Cowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Cowen.
Eichstaedt trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cowen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cowen tries to pull guard but Eichstaedt holds him up against the cage and eventually Cowen drops back down to his feet.
Cowen misses with an elbow over the top.
Eichstaedt looking to slow down the pace here.
Cowen trying to land knees to the body.
Cowen wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eichstaedt.
Cowen lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eichstaedt is pressed up against the cage. Cowen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eichstaedt down to the mat. Eichstaedt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robert Eichstaedt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eichstaedt drives through and clinches with Cowen against the cage.
Cowen scores with a shoulder strike.
Eichstaedt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cowen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eichstaedt's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eichstaedt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eichstaedt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowen throws a wild body kick that Eichstaedt sees coming a mile off.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch up.
Eichstaedt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eichstaedt lands a big head kick that sends Cowen tumbling to the mat! Eichstaedt takes a step backwards and waves Cowen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cowen is rocked!
It looks like Jim Cowen has been cut.
Cowen tries to clinch but Eichstaedt moves away
and Eichstaedt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eichstaedt blocks the elbow strike.
Eichstaedt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cowen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cowen blocks an elbow strike.
Cowen avoiding damage as Eichstaedt throws knees to the body.
Eichstaedt stalling in the clinch but Cowen improves position.
Cowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cowen.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowen.
Eichstaedt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowen as Eichstaedt tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowen managing to block the knees to the body from Eichstaedt.
Cowen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eichstaedt smiles and moves away.
Eichstaedt wants to clinch up but Cowen keeps it at a distance.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch up.
Cowen looks to land a right hand but Eichstaedt moved out of range.
Eichstaedt moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowen looking for a takedown.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Cowen.
Cowen fails to pull guard.
Eichstaedt misses with an elbow strike.
Cowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cowen lands a knee to the head.
Eichstaedt tries a knee to the head but Cowen blocks it.
Eichstaedt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cowen tries a knee to the head but Eichstaedt blocks it.
Eichstaedt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowen misses with a knee to the head.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Cowen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eichstaedt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow that misses.
Eichstaedt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eichstaedt effectively controlling the action here.
Eichstaedt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cowen scores a nice knee to the body.
Cowen misses with a knee strike.
Eichstaedt tries to stall but Cowen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eichstaedt missing with knees to the body.
Cowen goes for a takedown attempt but Eichstaedt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt throws a nice looking combination but Cowen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eichstaedt throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen tries to clinch but Eichstaedt moves away
and Eichstaedt counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowen.
Nice elbow from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt lands a nice elbow.
Eichstaedt is trying to stall.
Eichstaedt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowen jumps guard but Eichstaedt stands there with Cowen around his waist. Cowen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eichstaedt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eichstaedt blocks an elbow strike from Cowen.
Cowen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eichstaedt smiles and moves away.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch.
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.
Jab from Eichstaedt.
Cowen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eichstaedt counters with a left and a right that stings Cowen.
Eichstaedt drives through and clinches with Cowen against the cage.
Cowen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eichstaedt smiles and moves away.
Eichstaedt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cowen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jim Cowen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eichstaedt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Eichstaedt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eichstaedt trying to control from the bottom.
Eichstaedt gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eichstaedt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eichstaedt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eichstaedt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Blue Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Indersano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Sr comes to the cage accompanied by I Gotta Feeling. John Blue Sr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ken Indersano's chin.
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147 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Blue Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Indersano!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indersano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue Sr.
A shot to de liver by Blue Sr. Beautiful body shot.
Indersano misses with a shot to the body
and Blue Sr counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue Sr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Indersano circles away quickly and effectively.
Indersano tries a low kick but Blue Sr avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Blue Sr blocks the leg kick.
Indersano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue Sr.
Indersano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue Sr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blue Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue Sr stuns Indersano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Blue Sr.
Indersano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blue Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Indersano is just out of range.
Blue Sr fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue Sr throws a right and a left that Indersano avoids nicely.
Indersano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue Sr checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination but Indersano avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr connects with a body shot.
Blue Sr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blue Sr sizes up Indersano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blue Sr misses with a body shot.
Indersano throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue Sr.
Indersano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Indersano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Indersano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue Sr tries to bum rush Indersano with a series of wild strikes but Indersano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue Sr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue Sr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Indersano looks to land a left hand but Blue Sr moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Blue Sr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indersano throws a combination that misses
and Blue Sr counters with a one-two to the body.
Indersano slips a jab and a cross from Blue Sr.
Indersano throws a hook but Blue Sr avoids it easily.
Blue Sr scores with a decent looking hook.
Indersano misses with a few strikes there.
Blue Sr checks a leg kick nicely.
Blue Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Indersano.
A jab from Indersano does it's job there.
Blue Sr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Indersano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Indersano throws a looping overhand right but Blue Sr ducks down to avoid it.
Blue Sr scores with a nice right hand.
Blue Sr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blue Sr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Indersano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blue Sr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blue Sr throws a right and a left that Indersano avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Indersano is able to avoid easily.
Indersano throws out a loose jab but Blue Sr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Indersano tries to move into range but Blue Sr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blue Sr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue Sr misses with the combination.
Blue Sr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Indersano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue Sr fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue Sr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue Sr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Indersano misses with a looping right.
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Indersano moves out of range.
Blue Sr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination. Indersano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indersano throws a chopping leg kick but Blue Sr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blue Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Indersano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr swings for the body but Indersano moves out of range.
Indersano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Indersano looks to land a body kick but Blue Sr moved away.
Blue Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Indersano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blue Sr throws a series of punches but Indersano moves out of range.
Indersano misses with a leg kick
enabling Blue Sr to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue Sr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Indersano.
Blue Sr scores with a hook.
Blue Sr lands with a straight right. Indersano didn't see that one coming.
Indersano throws a shot from downtown. Blue Sr moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blue Sr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blue Sr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Indersano misses with a body shot
and Blue Sr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue Sr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Indersano on the side of the head.
Blue Sr lands a nice shot to the body.
Indersano throws and low kick but Blue Sr moves out of range easily.
Indersano tried to score with a low kick but Blue Sr checks it.
Indersano avoids the body shot from Blue Sr.
Indersano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Indersano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blue Sr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blue Sr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Indersano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blue Sr looks to land a combination but Indersano avoids it well.
Indersano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indersano tries to land a leg kick but Blue Sr saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Blue Sr does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Blue Sr.
Blue Sr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr throws a looping overhand right but Indersano ducks down to avoid it.
Indersano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue Sr.
Indersano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Indersano blocks a head kick by Blue Sr.
Indersano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Blue Sr.
The crowd cheers as Blue Sr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Indersano doesn't seem phased though.
Blue Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Indersano moves away.
Blue Sr swings for the body but Indersano moves out of range.
Blue Sr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Indersano walks into a jab.
Blue Sr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blue Sr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blue Sr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blue Sr jabs Indersano right on the nose. Indersano blinks but takes it well.
Blue Sr misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr scores with a shot to the body.
Blue Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Indersano moves away.
Indersano lands with a straight right. Blue Sr didn't see that one coming.
Blue Sr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blue Sr lands a nice looking body shot.
Indersano misses with a low kick as Blue Sr jumps back.
Indersano throws a jab but it's blocked by Blue Sr.
Indersano tries to score with a low kick but Blue Sr moves his leg out of the way.
Indersano misses with a looping left.
Blue Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Indersano.
Blue Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Indersano's shoulder, as Indersano tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Blue Sr.
Blue Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Indersano manages to avoid it.
Good work by Blue Sr as he checks the leg kick.
Indersano loads up on a big right hand but Blue Sr slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Indersano.
Blue Sr misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Blue Sr there.
No joy there for Indersano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John Blue Sr is winning the standup battle so far.
Indersano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blue Sr.
Nice defenses there by Indersano.
Indersano slips under a jab from Blue Sr.
Indersano slips under a jab from Blue Sr.
Indersano is looking to land body kicks.
Blue Sr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blue Sr.
Blue Sr throws a good cross that connects.
Blue Sr ducks under a wild hook from Indersano.
Indersano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Indersano misses.
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.
Good shot there by Indersano.
Blue Sr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Indersano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Indersano misses with an uppercut. Blue Sr saw that one coming.
John Blue Sr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Indersano misses with a double jab.
Blue Sr throws a nice looking combination but Indersano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Indersano.
Blue Sr missing with a left hand there. Indersano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Indersano throws a lazy right hand but Blue Sr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Indersano missing with a left hand there. Blue Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blue Sr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Indersano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue Sr misses with a double jab
and Indersano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Indersano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Indersano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Indersano misses with a low kick.
Indersano moves out of range as Blue Sr strikes.
Blue Sr misses with a hook. Indersano ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Indersano misses.
Indersano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue Sr cracks Indersano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blue Sr swinging wilding here.
John Blue Sr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Indersano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Indersano.
Blue Sr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue Sr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Indersano scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Indersano motions for Blue Sr to come forward. Indersano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Indersano missing with a left hand there. Blue Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Indersano.
Blue Sr misses with the combination.
Indersano misses with a wild body shot.
Blue Sr misses with a double jab
and Indersano counters with a nice body kick.
Indersano missing with a left hand there. Blue Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Indersano misses with a straight right.
Indersano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Indersano throws a low kick but Blue Sr avoids it.
Indersano takes a swing at Blue Sr's ribcage but misses.
Indersano misses with a body shot.
Blue Sr looks to land a left hand but Indersano moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue Sr throws a lazy right hand but Indersano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blue Sr checks a leg kick.
Indersano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue Sr manages to avoid it.
Indersano throws a push kick but Blue Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Blue Sr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue Sr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Indersano.
Blue Sr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Indersano throws a leg kick but Blue Sr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Indersano dips to his left and cracks Blue Sr with an uppercut!
Indersano's corner calls for a 1-2. Indersano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blue Sr slips a jab from Indersano.
Indersano misses with a wild combination.
Indersano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue Sr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indersano takes a swing at Blue Sr's ribcage but misses.
Blue Sr throws a leg kick but Indersano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Indersano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Indersano.
Indersano throws a shot from downtown. Blue Sr moves away and avoids it.
Indersano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue Sr misses with a shot to the body
and Indersano counters with a leg kick.
Indersano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue Sr.
Blue Sr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Indersano throws a body kick that misses.
Blue Sr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Indersano.
Indersano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Indersano misses the shot to the body.
Blue Sr staying out of range there.
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.
Indersano throws a body kick that misses.
Blue Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Indersano's shoulder, as Indersano tries to avoid the shot.
Blue Sr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Indersano to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Blue Sr.
Indersano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Indersano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Indersano misses with an uppercut. Blue Sr saw that one coming.
Blue Sr checks a leg kick.
Blue Sr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blue Sr throws a front kick aimed at Indersano's knee but Indersano avoids it well.
A slow jab from Indersano misses its intended target.
Blue Sr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Indersano can pounce on him.
Blue Sr checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Indersano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Indersano 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Indersano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawkins's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
157 lbs
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20
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Vessey is out of range.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vessey looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Vessey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vessey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vessey ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkins needs to keep his hands up - Vessey had a free shot at his head there.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Vessey keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Vessey.
Hawkins ducks right into an uppercut from Vessey.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Vessey sprawls well.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vessey throws out the jab.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Vessey ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Vessey scores with a three punch combo!
Vessey misses with a body punch
and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Vessey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vessey is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a knee to the head.
Vessey tries to break free but Hawkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vessey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawkins has Vessey pressed against the cage, preventing Vessey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Vessey blocks with his arms.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vessey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has Vessey pressed against the cage, preventing Vessey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vessey tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Hawkins lands an elbow just above Vessey 's eye.
Vessey working hard to break the clinch.
Vessey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vessey managing to block the knees to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins crunches a lovely knee into Vessey's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vessey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vessey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins has Vessey pressed against the cage, preventing Vessey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins pulls guard.
Hawkins controlling Vessey's posture.
Vessey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Hawkins pulls Vessey in close to his closed guard and prevents Vessey from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Vessey tries to pass.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vessey tries to lock up and control but Hawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawkins won't let Vessey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hawkins cracks Vessey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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.
Hawkins looking to control but Vessey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vessey is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Hawkins.
Vessey is trying to stand.
Hawkins controlling the pace for now.
Vessey tries to reverse the position but Hawkins maintains control.
Hawkins is going olschool here, as he tries to force Vessey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vessey shrugs it off.
Vessey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins working for a guillotine from mount but Vessey is in no mood to give up.
Hawkins looking to control but Vessey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Vessey sprawls well.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vessey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vessey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vessey keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Vessey is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey wants to stand and escape but Hawkins is having none of it.
Vessey trying to control the position.
Hawkins trying to control but Vessey is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vessey is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkins sits in half guard.
Hawkins trying to mount his opponent but Vessey defends it.
Hawkins wants to control but Vessey is keeping him busy.
Hawkins slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins is keen to just control but Vessey is a slippery customer.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Vessey is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vessey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vessey lands with a shot to the body.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to move into range but Vessey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Vessey misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vessey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vessey is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Vessey circles away and we're back to standing.
Milton Vessey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Hawkins.
Vessey misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Vessey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vessey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vessey scores with a jab to the head.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Vessey shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Vessey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vessey cracks Hawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vessey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vessey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Milton Vessey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vessey lands with a shot to the body.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Vessey moves out of range easily.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Vessey counters with a straight right hand.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Vessey misses its intended target.
Vessey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Vessey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Hawkins throws a combination that misses
letting Vessey counter with a right hand.
Hawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vessey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vessey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Vessey sprawls well. He's pushed Hawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vessey pinned against the cage. Vessey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milton Vessey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Hawkins.
Vessey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vessey swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Vessey scores with a nice strike.
Hawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Vessey finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vessey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milton Vessey is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Vessey won't want to take too many of those.
Vessey stalling in the clinch but Hawkins improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hawkins.
Hawkins jumps guard but Vessey stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vessey manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vessey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawkins drops his hands momentarily and Vessey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawkins shoots and misses
letting Vessey counter with a right hand.
Hawkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkins ducks right into an uppercut from Vessey.
Vessey digs a good hook to Hawkins's body.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Vessey counters with a nice body shot.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins closes the distance but Vessey moves to the side
and Vessey counters with a left to the body.
Vessey looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Vessey misses with a few strikes there.
Vessey thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Vessey's body.
Vessey takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Vessey moves away
and Vessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vessey.
Vessey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Vessey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vessey manages to avoid it.
Hawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Vessey pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vessey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vessey checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Vessey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vessey 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vessey!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm the Scatman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Honest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Crispin ONeal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin wants to clinch up but ONeal keeps it at a distance.
Griffin rushes ONeal and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Griffin digs a right hand underneath ONeal's ribcage. ONeal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
ONeal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
It looks like Crispin ONeal has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffin is keeping busy.
ONeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin is working ONeal over against the cage.
ONeal looks gassed!
Griffin lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin pushes ONeal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin is working ONeal over against the cage.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
ONeal is rocked!
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head.
ONeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
That has opened up Crispin ONeal's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ONeal seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ONeal.
Griffin digs a right hand into ONeal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ONeal's gas tank.
Griffin works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin cracks ONeal with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin lands a left hand.
The cut above Crispin ONeal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin lands a right hand.
ONeal tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ONeal.
Griffin digs a right hand into ONeal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ONeal's gas tank.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
Griffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal misses with a body punch.
Griffin works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Crispin ONeal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin cracks ONeal with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin pushes ONeal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a body punch.
A short left from Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honest Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crispin ONeal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffin defending well as ONeal loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. ONeal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crispin ONeal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ONeal is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Honest Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin cracks ONeal with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crispin ONeal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Honest Griffin!
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