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OFC 19: Modern Warfare PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Brisbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Brisbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano tries to clinch but Brisbell is having none of it.
Brisbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brisbell swinging wilding here.
Brisbell throws a nice looking combination but Soprano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch but Brisbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soprano tries to clinch but Brisbell moves out of range.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soprano.
Brisbell cracks Soprano with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
Soprano is looking to clinch.
Brisbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soprano did well to prevent Brisbell getting side control.
Soprano is trying to control but can't.
Soprano moves into full guard.
Brisbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brisbell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brisbell defends it easily.
Brisbell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brisbell works over Soprano with some ground and pound from guard.
Brisbell wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brisbell defends well.
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Brisbell pushes his legs off easily.
Soprano looks gassed!
Soprano keeping full guard, as Brisbell tries to pass.
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brisbell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brisbell 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.
Brisbell trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Brisbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soprano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brisbell tries to kick Soprano off in order to stand up. Soprano Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brisbell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brisbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano happy to just control the position for now.
Soprano working away.
Soprano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brisbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brisbell is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soprano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brisbell lands with a shot to the body.
Soprano slips a jab and a cross from Brisbell.
Brisbell lands with an overhand left.
Brisbell looks to land a combination. Soprano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brisbell moves into the clinch.
Brisbell tries for a takedown but Soprano manages to get underhooks.
Soprano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brisbell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soprano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brisbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brisbell connects with the punch.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brisbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soprano, pushing him back against the cage.
Brisbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soprano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Brisbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano looks to clinch
and Brisbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soprano won't be happy with that.
Soprano tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Brisbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soprano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brisbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soprano as he avoids it easily.
Brisbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soprano sprawls well. Soprano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brisbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Brisbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brisbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano clinches but Brisbell breaks the clinch
and Brisbell counters with a nice body kick.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soprano tries to clinch
so Brisbell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brisbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brisbell stands up and waves to Soprano to follow him.
Soprano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brisbell counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brisbell lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano manages to get back to half guard.
Soprano tries to roll over but Brisbell keeps him under control.
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.
Soprano trying to control here.
Brisbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Soprano wants to improve his position but Brisbell is controlling well.
Brisbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soprano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brisbell is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Brisbell seems to be working for a kimura but Soprano defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
Brisbell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brisbell thows a huge punch but Soprano dodges it nicely.
Chance Brisbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brisbell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Soprano.
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brisbell stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Brisbell misses
and Soprano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Soprano tries to clinch up.
Brisbell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soprano trying to control but Brisbell postures up.
Brisbell prevents Soprano from improving his position.
Soprano trying to control here.
Soprano is refusing to be controlled, as Brisbell sits in half guard.
Soprano trying to hold on to Brisbell's head to control him but Brisbell postures up.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brisbell throwing shots but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brisbell darts in and clinches Soprano up against the cage.
Come on Soprano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brisbell wants to break free but Soprano has control.
Brisbell lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Brisbell as the two fighters clinch.
Brisbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brisbell pulls guard effortlessly.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Brisbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brisbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brisbell tries to get out of the position.
Soprano drops back looking for a leg! Brisbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brisbell manages to kick Soprano off! Soprano jumps back into Brisbell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Brisbell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brisbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brisbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soprano.
Brisbell shoots in but Soprano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brisbell lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Soprano finds it's target.
Brisbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soprano staying out of range there.
Soprano closes the distance but Brisbell moves to the side
and Brisbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brisbell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brisbell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soprano on the side of the head.
Brisbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brisbell.
Brisbell closes the distance and clinches.
Brisbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soprano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell is trying to force a seperation but Soprano has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brisbell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Brisbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano crunches a lovely knee into Brisbell's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Soprano.
Brisbell works on Soprano's body with a couple of short punches.
Soprano misses with a knee strike.
Brisbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soprano throws an elbow but it misses.
Soprano throws an elbow but it misses.
Brisbell breaks the clinch.
Chance Brisbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soprano tries for a takedown but Brisbell circles away easily
and Brisbell counters by clinching up.
Brisbell can't get the takedown.
Brisbell blocks the elbow strike.
Brisbell jumps guard and drags Soprano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soprano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soprano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brisbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soprano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soprano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Brisbell keeps moving.
Soprano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soprano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soprano 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Brisbell misses.
Brisbell thuds a left hand into Soprano's body.
Brisbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brisbell cracks Soprano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Soprano wants to control but Brisbell postures up.
Soprano prevents Brisbell from improving position.
Brisbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Soprano is defending well.
Brisbell tries for a kimura but Soprano is defending well.
Soprano manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano wants to control but Brisbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brisbell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brisbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soprano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chance Brisbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soprano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brisbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.
Brisbell content just to control the position here.
Brisbell looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Brisbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brisbell 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Brisbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morris Borris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borris comes to the cage accompanied by Trafalgar - Damned Cross. Morris Borris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Borris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lee!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borris shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Borris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee rushes Borris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borris backwards.
Borris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Borris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borris managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Borris can't get the takedown.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Borris gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Borris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Borris.
Borris has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borris wants a takedown.
Borris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borris is breathing heavily.
Borris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee rushes Borris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Borris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Borris takes a shot to the head.
Lee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Borris tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Borris's head.
Borris takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Morris Borris has been cut.
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.
Borris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee forces Borris back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Lee.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borris goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee lands a left and a right that send Borris crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Borris is rocked!
Lee swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee tries to clinch up but Borris circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morris Borris's cut is getting worse.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Borris's front leg but catches the back leg as Borris tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borris's defenses.
Morris Borris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borris is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee is stalling here.
Borris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands an uppercut.
Jeez, Morris Borris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee digs a right hand into Borris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borris's gas tank.
Borris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee lands an elbow just above Borris 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morris Borris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucre has chosen Capital Punishment as his entrance music. Sasha Petrova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fernando Sucre's chin.
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Petrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova drives through and clinches with Sucre against the cage.
Sucre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrova smiles and moves away.
Petrova has closed the distance and engaged Sucre in a clinch.
Petrova has Sucre pushed against the cage.
Petrova lands a nice uppercut.
Sucre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sucre jumps guard but Petrova stands there with Sucre around his waist. Sucre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sucre fails to pull guard.
Sasha Petrova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sucre.
Petrova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrova stalls.
Petrova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sucre pulls guard.
Sucre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sucre, not yet.
Sucre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrova defends it easily.
Petrova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sucre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sucre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrova controls the pace.
Sucre has his feet on Petrova's thighs here. He's pushed Petrova off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Petrova screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Sucre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Chui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chui comes to the cage accompanied by It's My Time. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Chui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Avila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chui's calf.
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Chui's torso.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Chui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Chui persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
Chui shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Chui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chui lands a right hook to the body.
Corey Chui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chui shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chui dodges the punch combination from Avila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chui shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chui's calf.
Avila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chui is trying to stand up here but Avila is controlling him well.
Avila wants to take a breather but Chui is having none of it.
Avila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chui trying to control but Avila postures up.
Chui is staying active underneath Avila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chui has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chui is staying active underneath Avila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chui keeps working.
Avila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avila throwing shots but Chui is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is trying to work for a kimura but Chui is defending well.
Chui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chui wants to get back to his feet.
Chui has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chui sees it coming and defends easily.
Chui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avila is working away from the top position though.
Chui is looking to improve his position.
Chui trying to control but Avila postures up.
Avila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avila wants to pass the guard but Chui is defending well.
Avila trying to control from half guard but Chui is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chui lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Avila misses.
Chui throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Chui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avila counters by clinching up.
Avila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chui.
Chui takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Corey Chui has been cut.
Avila cracks Chui with a nice body shot.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
Avila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chui working aggressively here.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chui's defenses.
Avila lands an elbow just above Chui 's eye.
Avila with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chui letting Avila take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chui backwards.
Corey Chui's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila breaks the clinch.
Chui has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Avila.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Chui won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
Avila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Avila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avila working Chui over with strikes.
Avila is looking to take a break and control but Chui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila is working for a kimura but Chui is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avila.
Avila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Avila looking to secure an arm triangle but Chui defends it well.
Avila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chui looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chui is looking to escape.
Chui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avila with the ground and pound from mount.
Chui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avila avoids the attempt from Chui to control.
Avila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Avila wants to control the pace but Chui is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila controlling from mount.
Avila looking to ground and pound but Chui is blocking nicely.
Avila landing shots from mount.
Chui is squirming around, avoiding Avila's attempts to control the action.
Avila looking to finish Chui with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chui!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Chui's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chui darts in trying to clinch
and Avila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chui tries a low kick but Avila avoids it.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chui tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Chui drops back down to his feet.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila lands a damaging elbow.
Chui is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila lands with a nice body kick.
Chui fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chui's knee momentarily.
Avila misses with a jab to the body
and Chui counters with a two punch combo.
Avila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Avila gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila swings for the body but Chui moves out of range.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt
and Avila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Avila controlling the action here for a moment.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
Avila is pushing Chui up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila works on Chui's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila avoiding damage.
Avila connects with a knee to the head.
Avila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chui's face.
Avila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chui regains guard immediately.
Chui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chui keeping full guard, as Avila tries to pass.
Tommy Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tommy Avila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avila stays in close to Chui's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila pushes down on Chui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Avila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corey Chui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avila 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Avila!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester comes into the arena with Carry on my Wayward Son blaring out of the sound system. Daniels has chosen hate me now as his entrance music. Jack Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniels clobbers Winchester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winchester was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels drops Winchester with a beautiful combination! Winchester stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Winchester is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Winchester out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Means (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Means has chosen Stick Stickly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Means!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Means shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Means but Means pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Means sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Means's half guard.
Ferguson is just content to waste time from the top position. Means takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Means looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Means swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Means is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson is posturing up here but Means has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ferguson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ferguson has to tap! Slick submission there by Means!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Means!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman comes to the cage accompanied by The Bounty Hunter Theme. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Styles!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Styles.
Horrible takedown by Chapman or perhaps it was just good defense by Styles which made him look bad.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Styles scores with a four punch combination!
Styles looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Styles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chapman.
Styles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Styles backpedaling.
It looks like Mike Styles has been cut.
Styles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman takes one on the button.
Styles lands a high kick!
Styles leaves Chapman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Styles to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman shoots and misses
and Styles counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Styles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Styles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Styles defending well as Chapman loads up on a big left hand.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chapman is controlling him well.
Styles wants to control but Chapman postures up.
Styles tries to improve position but can't.
Styles dodges the ground and pound from Chapman.
Styles manages to get back to half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
Styles manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chapman throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Styles counters with a body kick.
Chapman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Styles counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chapman momentarily.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Styles.
Chapman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Styles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles lands a jab-cross combination.
Chapman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chapman is rocked!
Whack! Styles lands a heavy head kick that drops Chapman. The ref tackles Styles to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chapman was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mike Styles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Render!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Render circles away.
Rua tries to clinch but Render is having none of it.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Render swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Render scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Render throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Render throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Render finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Render with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Render with a flurry of punches that miss.
Render stands up from Rua's guard - Render perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Render slams his shin into Rua's torso.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Render shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Render knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Render postures up.
Render controls from within his opponent's guard.
Render has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Render stands up from Rua's guard - Render perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Render fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Render persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Render looks to land a strike but Rua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Render stands up from Rua's guard - Render perhaps looking for a knockout.
Render blocks a head kick by Rua.
Render swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua looks to land a combination but Render avoids it well.
Render cracks Rua with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rua.
Rua moves out of range as Render strikes.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Render checks it.
Render shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Render stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Render is working away from the top position though.
Render seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Render is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Render stands up out of the half guard.
Render throws a leg kick but Rua checks it.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua throws a right and a left that Render avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Render decides to stand and escape the position.
Render looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andre Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Render throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Render changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Render tries to advance to mount but can't.
Render is breathing heavily.
Rua regains half guard.
Render not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Render.
Rua wants to control but Render is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Render escapes and gets back to his feet.
Render closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Render lands in his opponent's guard.
Render wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Render with a flurry of punches that miss.
Render is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Render stands and steps away. Rua gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Render darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua trying to hold on to Render's head to control him but Render postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Render throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Render dominated that round.
That's time! Render's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Render shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Render finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Render is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rua trying to control here.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Render stands up and beckons Rua to join him on the feet.
Render misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Render misses its intended target.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Render.
Render throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Render showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
No joy there for Render, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Render.
Render lands with a right hand.
Render scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Render looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Render asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Render postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua tries to escape but Render is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render stands up.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Render looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Render is proving a slippery customer.
Render tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Chris Render overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua is trying to control the position but Render postures up.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Render wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Render trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Render looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Render gets a takedown into half guard.
Render is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Render stands up and beckons Rua to join him on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Render!
Chris Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
Render rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Render throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Render misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Render had a free shot at his head there.
Rua cracks Render with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Render decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Render stands up out of the half guard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rua - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Render misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render takes a jab right on the kisser.
Render misses with a hook.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Donk. Rua catches Render right on the button with a cross.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Render dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Render blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Render swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Render misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Render.
Render swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Render.
Rua sizes up Render with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rua wants to clinch up but Render keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Render throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Render scores a takedown into full mount!
Render lands with some strikes.
Render landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Render cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Render lands with some strikes.
Render landing strikes from the mount and Rua is in trouble!
Render breaks from Rua's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Render has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rua's face.
Rua wants to control but Render is having none of it.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Rua that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Render jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rua manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Render stands up and beckons Rua to his feet.
Render stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua wants to clinch.
Render gets a takedown into half guard.
Rua is looking to control Render's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Render wants to stand up but Rua is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Render gets to his feet - Rua follows without any prompting.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Render's front leg but catches the back leg as Render tries to avoid it.
Rua throws a series of punches but Render avoids them all with ease.
Rua blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Render misses its intended target.
Render scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Render has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Render circles away.
Chris Render is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Render has control of the leg.
Render trying to control the pace.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Render decides to stand and escape the position.
Render keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
A jab from Rua misses.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Render's head but Render sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Render shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Render finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Render showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Render, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Render!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prohaska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prohaska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Hardy cracks Prohaska with a good jab.
Prohaska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prohaska.
Prohaska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Prohaska pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Prohaska advances to half guard.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Prohaska has control of the leg.
Prohaska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Prohaska has control of the leg.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Prohaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prohaska landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy has his foot on Prohaska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prohaska works his way back into a safe position though.
Prohaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prohaska is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prohaska is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy looks gassed!
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prohaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prohaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Prohaska lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prohaska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prohaska wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Prohaska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prohaska passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Prohaska defends easily.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Prohaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Prohaska distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prohaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prohaska stands and steps away. Hardy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Prohaska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prohaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prohaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prohaska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prohaska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prohaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prohaska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Janos Prohaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prohaska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prohaska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Prohaska counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prohaska works his way into full mount!
Hardy taking shots to the head.
Prohaska lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Prohaska breaks from Hardy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Prohaska landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prohaska putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prohaska tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska lands a big shot there that rocks Hardy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
Prohaska landing strikes from the mount.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but Prohaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Prohaska lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy is rocked!
Prohaska with a couple of short strikes.
Prohaska unloading with bombs!
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Prohaska finish him?
Prohaska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Prohaska prevents Hardy from getting the reversal.
Hardy is in a horrible position here. Prohaska smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy tries to reverse the position but Prohaska maintains control.
Prohaska lands a big elbow - Hardy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hardy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Janos Prohaska!
Janos Prohaska is the new middleweight champion!
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