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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Chesterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik Carr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Chesterman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Carr.
Chesterman moves in looking to clinch but Carr pushes him off.
Chesterman lands with a nice combination. Carr backs away looking to recover.
Carr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carr wants to control from the top but Chesterman keeps moving.
Chesterman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carr is controlling him.
Carr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chesterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carr drops back looking for a leg! Chesterman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chesterman manages to kick Carr off! Carr jumps back into Chesterman's guard.
Chesterman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chesterman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesterman wants to stand but Carr is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesterman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Carr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chesterman tries to bum rush Carr with a series of wild strikes but Carr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chesterman misses with a looping left.
Carr scores a takedown into full mount!
Chesterman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chesterman is trying to stand up.
Chesterman is looking to get to half guard.
Chesterman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carr with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chesterman is trying to escape the mount.
Carr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chesterman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carr is working for a guillotine from mount but Chesterman frees his head quite easily.
Carr working for a guillotine from mount but Chesterman is in no mood to give up.
Chesterman is working to get back to half guard.
Chesterman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carr quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Carr but it's paid off an Chesterman is forced to tap! Nice work by Carr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Carr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Pietra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Pietra!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pietra circles away.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pietra's waist but Pietra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pietra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pietra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Pietra from advancing position.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pietra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Pietra prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is controlling Pietra's trapped leg to prevent Pietra from advancing to side control.
Pietra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aoki moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pietra preventing the sweep.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Pietra lands a couple of digs.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pietra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki is pulling down on Pietra's head. It's preventing any offense from Pietra, at least for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shinya Aoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pietra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aoki's guard.
Pietra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Aoki 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Pietra trying to control the position.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Pietra is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pietra is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pietra is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pietra defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pietra takes the fight into the clinch.
Pietra fails to pull guard.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Pietra won't allow it.
Aoki gets control of Pietra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pietra wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Pietra trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki is controlling Pietra's posture.
Pietra looking to pass the guard.
Pietra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietra is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Pietra counters with a shoot takedown. Aoki fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Pietra from controlling successfully.
Pietra being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietra looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pietra wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Pietra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Pietra is defending the position.
Pietra trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pietra tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce swinging wilding here.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pierce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Pierce.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce takes the fight into the clinch.
Pierce is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Pierce has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Pierce lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Pierce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
Alek Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell swings for the body but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Pierce darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierce.
Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierce scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angel Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Pierce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierce stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierce smiles and moves away.
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Pierce has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to control Pierce's arms but Pierce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mitchell has his back to the cage.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierce throws an elbow that misses.
Mitchell wants to break free but Pierce has control.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Pierce which made him look bad.
Pierce closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is looking to control Pierce's arms but Pierce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mitchell has his back to the cage.
Pierce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Pierce leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
Pierce is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Pierce digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Pierce blocks with his arms.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pierce blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Pierce moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Pierce controlling the action here for a moment.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pierce - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pierce lands a body shot.
Pierce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pierce has Mitchell pressed against the cage.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angel Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierce moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Pierce lands a body punch.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pierce. Pierce obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Pierce 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.
Pierce scores with a one two! Mitchell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierce rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pierce.
Mitchell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierce.
Pierce throws a nice inside leg kick.
Angel Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierce throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierce counters with an outside leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierce counters with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
and Pierce moves into the clinch.
Pierce connects with a knee to the head.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
and Pierce moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Pierce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierce drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierce lands with an uppercut that bounces Mitchell off the cage and back into rage.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Pierce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Pierce counters with a nice body kick.
Angel Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mitchell.
Pierce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Pierce throws knees to the body.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a jab when Pierce was well out of range.
Pierce bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mitchell misses with a body punch
and Pierce counters with a left to the body.
Pierce lands the left hand.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Pierce closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pierce is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mitchell.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce thows a body kick. Mitchell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierce finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pierce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierce moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pierce moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Pierce is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pierce down to the mat. Pierce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierce moves into the clinch.
Pierce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierce.
Pierce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
Angel Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierce slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Pierce slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Pierce 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pierce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
Pierce slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Pierce counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce stalling in the clinch.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierce has managed to clinch.
Pierce taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierce.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Pierce dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierce counters with a two punch combo.
Pierce tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
and Pierce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce has managed to clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Angel Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mitchell.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mitchell shoots and misses
and Pierce counters with a head kick. That will keep Mitchell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pierce fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
Pierce clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Pierce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Pierce has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Pierce counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierce misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Pierce circles away easily
and Pierce counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Pierce scores with a nice strike.
Pierce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches.
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Pierce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce misses with a head kick.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierce.
A short uppercut from Pierce.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierce won't allow it.
Pierce breaks the clinch.
Pierce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Pierce clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierce gets an underhook and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Pierce slows down the pace here.
Angel Pierce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pierce slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pierce throws an elbow but misses.
Pierce wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Pierce lands with a right to the head.
Pierce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pierce.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierce is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pierce.
Angel Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierce counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Pierce ducked under it nicely.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Pierce scores with a four punch combination!
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.
Mitchell tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Alek Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce leaning against his opponent.
Pierce is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pierce down to the mat. Pierce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pierce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Pierce lands a jab to Mitchell's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Pierce!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bozec Bazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bozec Bazel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bozec Bazel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazel is looking to clinch.
Bazel tries to clinch up.
Self cracks Bazel with a good jab.
Self lands a nice hook to Bazel's body. Bazel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bazel is breathing heavily.
Self throws a body punch but Bazel moves out of range.
Self shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Self sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Self working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bazel is working an open guard so Self takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Self moves into range and clinches up with Bazel.
Self is trying to break the clinch but Bazel has him pressed against the cage.
Self wants to get back to striking at distance but Bazel won't allow it.
Self has Bazel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Self pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bazel tumbling to the mat - Self dives into Bazel's guard.
Bazel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Self on the ground.
Self is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Self won't allow Bazel to get back to his feet.
Self controlling from the top position.
Self makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Self is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Self gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Self shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Self works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Self controlling from mount.
The referee warns Bazel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bazel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self working Bazel over with strikes here.
Self lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Self has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Self connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Self forces the positional change into back control.
Self is riding his opponent, not letting Bazel buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Self has his arm under Bazel's chin here. Game over son! Self squeezes tightly and Bazel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Self!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matty Ganns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Holt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Ganns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganns clinches.
Holt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gannss head.
Ganns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganns clinches.
Holt tries to break free but Ganns pushes him back against the cage.
Ganns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ganns jumps into guard, dragging Holt to the mat.
Ganns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt throwing strikes from guard but Ganns blocks nicely.
Ganns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Holt with a nice head shot there.
Ganns working a defensive guard here.
Ganns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganns looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt preventing the sweep.
Holt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ganns working a defensive guard here.
Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ganns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holt's guard.
Holt pushes Ganns off and scrambles back to his feet.
Holt throws a series of punches but Ganns moves out of range.
Ganns doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Holt throws a series of punches but Ganns moves out of range.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ganns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Ganns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ganns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganns tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
Ganns tries to clinch up.
Ganns doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Ganns tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Ganns tries to clinch up but Holt circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganns shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Ganns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Holt.
A big head kick from Holt and Ganns is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Ganns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ganns covers up, he's hurt! Holt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Holt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Holt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Holt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolph Lundgren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren throws a big shot that misses.
Liam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liam ducks under a wild hook from Lundgren.
Liam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lundgren misses with a double jab
and Liam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Liam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liam stuffs the takedown.
Liam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liam works over Lundgren's head and body with a nice combination.
Liam drops Lundgren with a beautiful combination! Lundgren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liam is looking for the KO!
Lundgren is rocked!
Liam shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lundgren takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Liam sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lundgren bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnian Liam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samir Pashto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Pashto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samir Pashto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pashto will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Pashto with that takedown attempt.
Pashto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pashto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whyte as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Pashto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pashto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pashto shoots in and bounces Whyte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pashto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pashto trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whyte wants to stand but Pashto is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashto thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte is looking to stand up but Pashto isn't so interested in that idea.
Pashto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pashto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Whyte!
You get the feeling that Whyte really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Whyte is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pashto is landing with some decent strikes but Whyte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pashto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whyte is looking to escape.
Whyte is bucking up trying to escape but Pashto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Whyte is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Whyte looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pashto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pashto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Whyte's face.
Whyte is bucking up trying to escape but Pashto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Whyte is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whyte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pashto breaks from Whyte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Whyte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pashto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pashto breaks from Whyte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Whyte squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pashto lands a nice shot to the head.
Pashto looking to control but Whyte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pashto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pashto looking to finish Whyte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whyte!
Pashto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pashto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pashto landing punches.
Pashto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pashto landing strikes from the mount.
Pashto with good strikes from the mount here!
Whyte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pashto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pashto looking to finish Whyte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whyte!
Pashto landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pashto cracks Whyte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pashto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pashto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Pashto.
A nice elbow there by Pashto.
Pashto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whyte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whyte is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Whyte taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pashto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pashto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Pashto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whyte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pashto.
Pashto tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whyte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pashto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pashto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pashto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pashto wants to stand but Whyte is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whyte wants to stand up but Pashto is controlling him.
Pashto throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pashto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashto throwing strikes from guard but Whyte blocks nicely.
Pashto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pashto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pashto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samir Pashto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pashto shoots in and bounces Whyte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whyte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pashto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pashto 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pashto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pashto drops back looking for a leg! Whyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whyte manages to kick Pashto off! Pashto jumps back into Whyte's guard.
Pashto stops Whyte from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pashto.
Whyte has a closed guard, preventing Pashto from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pashto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whyte is looking to escape.
Pashto with the ground and pound but Whyte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pashto connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pashto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pashto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whyte won't allow Pashto to get back to his feet.
Pashto is working an open guard so Whyte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Pashto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pashto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whyte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pashto breaks the clinch.
Will Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pashto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pashto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pashto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pashto stops Whyte from getting back to his feet.
Pashto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pashto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pashto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whyte keeps working.
Pashto is pressing down on Whyte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whyte is holding on for now.
Whyte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pashto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Pashto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pashto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pashto circles away quickly and effectively.
Whyte connects with a looping right hand.
Pashto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whyte sprawls well. Whyte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pashto gets slowly back to his feet.
Whyte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pashto gets the takedown into side control.
Pashto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but Pashto drags him back down.
Whyte taking a bit of punishment here - Pashto scoring with strikes.
Whyte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whyte is trying to get back to his feet.
Pashto is trying to get an arm triangle but Whyte is defending well.
Whyte is not content to let Pashto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pashto is defended easily by Whyte.
Whyte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pashto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Pashto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Whyte - just one landing.
Whyte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Whyte. No joy for Pashto on that attempt.
Pashto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whyte throws a right and a left that Pashto avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashto misses with a takedown attempt - Whyte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whyte leaves Pashto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pashto shoots in and drives through. Whyte sprawls well.
Pashto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whyte's guard.
Pashto stops Whyte from standing up.
Whyte kicks Pashto off and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whyte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whyte wants it to stay on the feet.
Pashto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pashto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whyte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whyte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whyte circles away.
A punch combination from Whyte misses.
Whyte leaves Pashto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pashto fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Whyte lands but Pashto takes it in his stride.
Pashto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pashto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whyte pushes Pashto off looking to stand but Pashto dives back in and keeps control.
Samir Pashto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pashto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Pashto there.
Whyte is trying to stand up here but Pashto is controlling him well.
Pashto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whyte is trying to stand up here but Pashto is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pashto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whyte avoids it really well and circles away.
Whyte tries to bum rush Pashto with a series of wild strikes but Pashto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samir Pashto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whyte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pashto.
Pashto shoots for a takedown but Whyte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Will Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pashto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Pashto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samir Pashto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pashto, 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 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Pashto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Ramon.
It looks like Ricky Raider has been cut.
Ramon looks to land a right hand but Raider moved out of range.
Raider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raider slips under a jab.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Raider which made him look bad.
Ramon misses with a hook. Raider ducked under it nicely.
Ramon looks to land a right hand but Raider moved out of range.
A jab from Ramon misses.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Ramon shoots in but Raider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramon missing with a left hand there. Raider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Raider. No joy for Ramon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider lands with a kick to the temple. Ramon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramon misses with a looping left.
Ramon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramon.
Victor Ramon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raider sprawls well. Raider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramon gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Ramon misses.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Raider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramon.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramon misses with a looping right.
Raider defending well as Ramon loads up on a big left hand.
Ramon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raider.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramon misses with a double jab
and Raider counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ramon.
Ramon misses with a body punch
and Raider counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider prevents the takedown attempt.
Raider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Raider both land. Nice combination.
Raider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raider lands with a kick to the temple. Ramon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramon misses with a body punch
and Raider counters with a three punch combo that has Ramon backing up. Ramon nods at Raider to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramon throws a hook to the side of Raider's head but Raider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon throws a combination that misses
and Raider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramon misses with a takedown
and Raider counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
Raider clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.
Raider breaks from the clinch.
Raider blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon has his takedown stuffed
and Raider counters with a big head kick but Ramon shrugs it off.
Raider throws a one two combo.
Ramon misses with a hook to the body
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raider moves out of range as Ramon strikes.
Ramon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raider's half guard.
Raider actively working from the bottom here.
Raider pushes Ramon off and gets back to his feet.
Ramon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raider lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramon shoots for a double leg takedown but Raider sprawls well. He's pushed Ramon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramon misses the jab.
Raider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramon misses with a looping left.
Raider is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throws a jab but it's blocked by Raider.
A swing and a miss from Ramon.
Raider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramon.
Raider works over Ramon's head and body with a nice combination.
Raider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raider in his tracks.
Ramon shoots and misses
and Raider counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raider blocks a jab.
Ramon misses the jab.
Ramon loads up on a big right hand but Raider slips the punch.
Raider gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramon has a couple of punches blocked by Raider.
Raider can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raider.
Raider breaks the clinch.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramon looks to throw the jab but Raider is out of range.
No luck for Ramon with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Raider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Raider saw that one coming.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Raider saw that one coming.
Ramon misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ramon.
Ramon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raider moves into the clinch.
Raider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raider.
Ricky Raider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raider shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramon is trying to defend but Raider finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramon defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramon defending well though.
Ramon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raider has managed to get both his arms back between Ramon's legs - danger averted.
Raider wants to stand but Ramon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raider defends well.
Ramon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider postures up and lands a big shot to Ramon's brow.
Ramon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramon, not yet.
Raider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramon wants to improve his position but instead Raider has moved into half guard.
Raider wants to stand but Ramon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raider scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raider stands up and beckons Ramon to join him on the feet.
Ramon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raider on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon misses with an uppercut.
Raider staying out of range there.
Raider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Raider which made him look bad.
Raider slips under a jab from Ramon.
Raider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon misses with a body shot
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramon misses with a hook. Raider ducked under it nicely.
Ramon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider instigates a clinch.
Ramon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raider prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raider slips a straight right by Ramon.
Ramon misses with a straight left.
Ramon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramon misses with a jab to the body
and Raider counters with a body kick.
Ramon throws the left hand but Raider avoids the punch easily.
Raider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raider misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raider.
Ramon misses with a hook.
Ramon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Raider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Raider throws a nice head kick!
Ramon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raider counters with a head kick.
Ramon looks for a takedown but Raider sprawls well.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Ramon misses.
Ramon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramon.
Raider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ramon misses.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramon misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon misses with a takedown attempt
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raider's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Raider duly obliges.
Raider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramon circles away quickly and effectively.
Raider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramon.
Raider throws a series of strikes that have Ramon backpedaling.
Victor Ramon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramon misses the target.
Ramon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raider counters with a shoot takedown. Ramon fights it but they end up in guard.
Raider sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramon's guard.
Raider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramon keeps working.
Raider blocks the strikes from Ramon.
Ramon looking for submissions off his back.
Raider landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raider is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raider decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Raider scores with a three punch combo!
Raider throws a right hand that Ramon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramon also avoids with ease.
Raider ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Ramon has his takedown stuffed
and Raider counters with a series of strikes. Ramon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramon misses the jab.
Raider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramon.
Ramon misses the jab.
Ramon looks for a takedown but Raider sprawls well.
Ramon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raider moves out of range as Ramon strikes.
Raider staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Raider scores with a four punch combination!
Raider ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Raider defending well as Ramon loads up on a big left hand.
Raider slips a straight right by Ramon.
Ramon shoots for a takedown but Raider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Raider throws a series of punches but Ramon moves out of range.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.
Raider clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.
Raider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raider manages to break the clinch.
Raider throws a right hand that Ramon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramon also avoids with ease.
Raider throws a combination. Ramon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Raider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Raider!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikey Norman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haim misses with a few strikes there.
Norman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haim defends it nicely.
Haim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norman's head.
Spikey Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haim.
Norman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haim circles away.
Haim throws a right hand that Norman ducks under and follows up with a left that Norman also avoids with ease.
Haim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norman shoots in looking for a takedown. Haim tries to sprawl out of it but Norman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corey Haim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Haim.
Norman pushes Haim up against the cage in a clinch.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but Haim is controlling him.
Norman tries to score a body lock takedown but Haim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haim tries to avoid it but Norman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haim to the ground. Haim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haim lands an overhand right.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haim throws a series of strikes that have Norman backpedaling.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haim sprawls well. Haim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norman.
Norman shoots in but no luck this time.
Norman looks gassed!
Norman avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Norman misses.
Haim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norman momentarily.
Haim misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norman.
Haim misses with a double jab.
Haim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haim lands a jab-cross combination.
Norman pushes Haim up against the cage in a clinch.
Haim manages to break the clinch.
Norman has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haim looks to land a combination. Norman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haim works over Norman's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Haim.
Corey Haim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haim looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
Norman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norman defends well.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Haim is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman passes Haim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Norman throwing shots but Haim is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Norman.
Haim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.
Haim wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Haim is staying active underneath Norman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haim's head.
Norman prevents Haim from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Haim.
Haim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norman.
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.
Norman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norman somewhat.
Haim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman throws a hook but Haim avoids it easily.
Norman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haim's waist but Haim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norman off to one side.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Haim both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Haim misses.
Haim misses with a series of wild punches.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haim connects with a crisp jab.
Norman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haim defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman walks into a straight right hand from Haim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Haim dominated that round.
That's time! Haim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norman on the side of the head.
Haim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norman has a takedown stuffed.
Haim leaves Norman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haim manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Haim. No joy for Norman on that attempt.
Corey Haim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Haim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norman's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haim lands a two punch combo.
Haim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haim's guard.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Haim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Haim looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Haim controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Haim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman advances position into side control!
Norman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the position but Haim manages to sink in the hooks.
Haim looking for the choke from the back.
Haim trying to control momentarily.
Haim doesn't have the hooks in and Norman manages to turn into his guard.
Norman scoring with some ground and pound.
Norman stands and throws Haim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haim stops Norman from passing to mount.
Haim regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman is thwarting Haim's attempts to control the position.
Haim manages to get to full guard.
Haim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norman forces his way into half guard.
Spikey Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haim is refusing to be controlled, as Norman sits in half guard.
Haim manages to get to full guard.
Haim keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman landing with the ground and pound.
Haim looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Norman trying to control but Haim is working from the bottom.
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 Corey Haim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Haim which made him look bad.
Norman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haim counters with a two punch combo.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Haim.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haim lands the left hand.
Haim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
Corey Haim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Haim scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Haim.
Haim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Norman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman wants to control from the top but Haim keeps moving.
Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norman is looking to work some ground and pound but Haim has wrist control.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haim is keeping the position for now.
Haim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman trying to control but Haim is working from the bottom.
Norman pushes down on Haim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman prevents Haim from standing back up.
Norman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haim!
Haim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haim is looking to escape.
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Norman has hold of Haim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim is trying to stand.
Haim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Norman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haim!
Poor strikes thrown by Norman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Norman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Haim is in real trouble.
Norman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Haim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Haim looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Haim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by Haim.
Norman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman working a defensive guard but Haim passes into half guard.
Norman tries to roll over but Haim keeps him under control.
Haim wants to take a breather but Norman is having none of it.
Norman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haim has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Norman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Corey Haim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norman.
Haim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norman momentarily.
Norman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
Corey Haim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Haim tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haim counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haim misses with a two punch combination.
Haim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norman with a poor takedown
and Haim counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Norman moves forwards but Haim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haim throws a right hand that Norman ducks under and follows up with a left that Norman also avoids with ease.
Corey Haim is winning the standup battle so far.
Norman dodges the punch combination from Haim.
Haim throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.
Norman misses with a takedown
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haim!
Norman misses with a double jab
and Haim counters with a stiff right hand.
Haim looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
Norman tries for a takedown but Haim circles away easily
and Haim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haim works the jab nicely.
Norman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norman has his takedown stuffed
and Haim counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim connects with a crisp jab.
Haim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a head kick.
Norman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haim misses with a two punch combination.
Haim connects with a looping right hand.
Haim connects with a right hand. Norman shakes it off.
Corey Haim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haim lands a right hook to the body.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Haim to counter with a crisp jab.
Haim lands a head shot.
Haim swinging wilding here.
A jab from Haim does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - Haim scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haim scores with a three punch combo!
Haim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norman tries for a takedown but Haim circles away easily
and Haim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haim connects with a body shot.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haim scores with a three punch combo!
Norman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Norman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haim scores with a decent looking hook.
Haim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haim misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim blocks a head kick by Norman.
Haim throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Haim moves out of range easily.
Haim throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haim throws a series of punches but Norman avoids them all with ease.
Norman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haim misses with a series of wild punches.
Norman fails with the takedown
and Haim counters with a three punch combo that has Norman backing up. Norman nods at Haim to acknowledge the strikes.
Haim misses with a double jab.
Norman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haim finds it's way round the side to connect with Norman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Haim had his way with Spikey Norman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Haim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haim is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haim misses with a series of wild punches.
Norman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haim wants it to stay on the feet.
Norman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Norman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
Haim lands a with a good body shot.
Haim misses with a combination
and Norman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norman is controlling him.
Haim is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Norman wants the takedown. Haim is fighting it off but Norman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Haim's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Haim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Norman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Haim pulls down on the head and he's put Norman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corey Haim!
Corey Haim is the new lightweight champion!
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