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CEFC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard's entrance music is Crazy Bitch. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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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
1 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Hard. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens 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.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevens throws a head kick that Hard semi-blocks.
Hard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens cracks Hard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hard.
Stevens works Hard's body with a nice hook.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevens works over Hard's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevens scores with a punch to the head.
Hard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stevens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevens.
A nice combination there by Stevens.
Hard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevens was covering up waiting for the punch and Hard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens wants to stand but Hard is controlling the position.
Hard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
Hard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hard cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hard.
Hard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hard 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevens.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevens works over Hard's head and body with a nice combination.
Hard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens throws a combination. Hard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Hard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Hard seems unphased.
Hard takes one to the chin there.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Hard. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Hard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens throws a head kick that Hard semi-blocks.
Hard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Hard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Stevens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hard somewhat.
Hard dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens throws out a powerful jab.
Stevens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hard is putting a hurting on Stevens here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Hard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard is chipping away with strikes.
Hard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hard landing a few strikes.
Hard prevents Stevens from escaping the position.
Hard is working Stevens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hard looks up at the clock and then as Stevens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hard cracks Stevens with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Hard keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hard fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Hard on that attempt.
Stevens connects with a high kick.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hard doesn't seem bothered though.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevens lands a high kick!
Stevens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Hard avoids them all with ease.
Stevens gets caught flat footed, as Hard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hard throws and elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hard's guard. Nice move by Stevens!
Hard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hard looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Ed Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens lands the left hand.
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.
Stevens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard fails with the takedown.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Hard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hard's head.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Hard on that attempt.
Hard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stevens scores with a one two! Hard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hard connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Hard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hard working Stevens over with strikes.
Tim Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hard working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Hard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hard shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Hard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ed Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens lands a head kick. Hard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hard tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hard.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Hard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tim Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hard takes a step back to recover.
Hard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Hard shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hard.
Hard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thows a body kick. Hard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hard gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hard.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hard drops an elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Hard winds up and cracks Stevens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
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 Tim Hard.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nguyen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Nguyen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nguyen dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen lands a left and a right that send Turner crashing to the mat, dazed. Nguyen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Turner is rocked!
Nguyen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner blocks a jab.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nguyen.
Both fighters circling a little - Nguyen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nguyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nguyen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Nguyen throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Nguyen.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nguyen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner slips under a jab.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
A shot to the body from Nguyen misses
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nguyen.
Nguyen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Nguyen connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Nguyen misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nguyen misses with a looping left.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Nguyen 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.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen misses with a looping right.
Nguyen misses with a looping left.
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Nguyen counters with a straight right hand.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nguyen throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a jab. Nguyen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nguyen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is looking to wear down Nguyen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Nguyen off the cage and back into rage.
Charlie Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Nguyen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nguyen throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Nguyen only half commits.
Nguyen misses with a body punch
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Turner punishes Nguyen's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nguyen.
Turner defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nguyen misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Nguyen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner misses with a body shot
letting Nguyen counter with a right hand.
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 Forrest Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Nguyen throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen misses with a combination
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner moves away from the strike by Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguyen tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Nguyen is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Nguyen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Charlie Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nguyen at a distance.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nguyen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Nguyen's ribs.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Nguyen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nguyen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlat Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zlat Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
Blaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Xavier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blaze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Xavier postures up.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze controls Xavier momentarily but Xavier frees himself.
Blaze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaze has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blaze working for a triangle but Xavier defends it easily.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Blaze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Xavier scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Xavier is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blaze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xavier has picked Blaze up and slammed him! Blaze can't keep hold of the triangle and Xavier manages to pass to side control!
Blaze taking a bit of punishment here - Xavier scoring with strikes.
Blaze takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaze to see if he's OK.
Blaze throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Blaze is not content to let Xavier control the position.
You can see the frustration on Blaze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Blaze wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
Xavier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier cracks Blaze with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier working away.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
Xavier is putting a hurting on Blaze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaze to see if he's OK.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavier landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze tries to bench press Xavier off him but Xavier keeps the position.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
Xavier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrington Xavier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xavier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Blaze is looking for a triangle but Xavier pushes his legs off easily.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaze controls Xavier momentarily but Xavier frees himself.
Xavier scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xavier defends it easily.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xavier stands up over Blaze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xavier stands up from Blaze's guard - Xavier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Xavier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blaze is desperately trying to improve his position but Xavier has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Blaze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blaze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Xavier scoring with strikes but Blaze is staying in there.
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blaze can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is bucking up trying to escape but Xavier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blaze is desperately trying to improve his position but Xavier has a good base and remains in mount.
Xavier unloading with bombs!
Blaze tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Xavier.
Barrington Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Xavier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blaze tries to hold on but Xavier postures up.
Blaze is in a horrible position here. Xavier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xavier prevents Blaze from getting the reversal.
Xavier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xavier looking to finish Blaze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blaze!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xavier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xavier punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blaze tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Xavier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blaze working to try and regain half guard.
Blaze tries to hold on but Xavier postures up.
Xavier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blaze can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Blaze tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the head.
Blaze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount.
Xavier lands a big shot there that rocks Blaze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xavier landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xavier working the ground and pound effectively.
Xavier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blaze looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrington Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blaze connects with a high kick.
Xavier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Xavier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blaze wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Xavier trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze moves into full guard.
Xavier landing with the ground and pound.
Blaze managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier postures up.
Blaze looking for a guillotine here but Xavier defends easily.
Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xavier works over Blaze with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier postures up.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Xavier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Xavier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xavier misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blaze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blaze looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
Xavier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrington Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xavier works over Blaze with some ground and pound from guard.
Blaze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier postures up.
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.
Blaze working for a triangle but Xavier defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Xavier cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xavier scores with a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Blaze's brow.
Zlat Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrington Xavier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xavier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrington Xavier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiko Gardeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiko Gardeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Gardeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gardeau manages to pull guard.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gardeau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Gardeau in his guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez controlling Gardeau's posture.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gardeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gardeau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gardeau passes into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardeau is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardeau is controlling the pace.
Gardeau is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardeau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Gardeau has passed to side control!
Gardeau misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanchez parries the strikes from Gardeau easily there. Gardeau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanchez to escape.
Sanchez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gardeau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Gardeau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gardeau 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardeau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardeau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardeau is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez tries to bench press Gardeau off him but Gardeau keeps the position.
Gardeau is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardeau is working Sanchez over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardeau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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Sanchez is trying to control Gardeau's posture but Gardeau avoids it.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gardeau is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardeau cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiko Gardeau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gardeau misses with a takedown attempt
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gardeau has a closed guard, preventing Sanchez from standing up.
Gardeau is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gardeau keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardeau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gardeau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardeau's elbow.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Tiko Gardeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Sanchez.
That's two 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.
Gardeau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Gardeau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Gardeau defends it.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is stalling here. Gardeau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gardeau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tiko Gardeau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardeau working away.
Sanchez controls the position for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jose Sanchez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardeau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Gardeau's head to control him but Gardeau postures up.
Gardeau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gardeau connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Gardeau is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sanchez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sanchez has Gardeau pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardeau is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Gardeau stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Gardeau pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gardeau counters with a shoot takedown. Sanchez fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gardeau throwing strikes but missing.
Gardeau advances position into side control!
Gardeau landing a few strikes.
Gardeau swings around for an armbar but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gardeau's guard.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardeau wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardeau keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throws a strike but Gardeau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gardeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Gardeau controlling him for the moment.
Gardeau is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gardeau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gardeau!
Sanchez landing punches.
Gardeau blocking the ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Gardeau is squirming around nicely.
Gardeau suckers Sanchez into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Gardeau is now in Sanchez's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controls Gardeau momentarily but Gardeau frees himself.
Gardeau wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Gardeau tries to pass.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gardeau counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardeau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Gardeau is controlling him.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gardeau from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Gardeau from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardeau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Gardeau tries to pass.
Sanchez is controlling Gardeau's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiko Gardeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardeau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiko Gardeau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaiden Shinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaiden Shinji!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinji tests Wrestling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrestling shoots in and drives through. Shinji sprawls well.
Shinji stuffs the takedown.
Wrestling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinji lands with a right hand.
Shinji tests Wrestling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shinji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinji drops Wrestling with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wrestling! Shinji dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaiden Shinji!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Park Heski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Willington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Willington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Park Heski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Willington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willington is looking to improve his position.
Heski is trying to control the action in half guard but Willington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heski wants to get back to his feet.
Willington wants to get back to full guard.
Willington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willington.
Heski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willington on the ground.
Heski wants to stand but Willington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Heski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Willington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Heski stacks Willington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Heski!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Willington trying to remain calm as Heski controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heski is controlling the pace.
Heski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Willington moves into full guard.
Heski is looking to work some ground and pound but Willington has wrist control.
Heski wants to control from the top but Willington keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willington controls Heski momentarily but Heski frees himself.
Willington looks gassed!
Heski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willington is proving hard to escape from.
Willington is trying to keep Heski in close.
Willington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heski is aware though and is defending well.
Heski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heski wants to control from the top but Willington keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heski lands with an uppercut that bounces Willington off the cage and back into rage.
Heski misses with a double jab.
Heski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Heski.
Heski wants to clinch.
Heski rushes Willington and presses him up against the cage.
Heski is looking to break free of the clinch but Willington has double underhooks.
Heski manages to pull guard.
Willington won't allow Heski to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Heski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heski rushes Willington and presses him up against the cage.
Willington wants a takedown.
Heski drags the fight down to the ground.
Willington won't allow Heski to get back to his feet.
Willington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heski is looking to stand up but Willington isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington trying to control but Heski is working from the bottom.
Willington won't allow Heski to sweep him here.
Willington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heski wants to get back to his feet but Willington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heski scores with a jab to the body.
Heski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heski moves in looking to clinch but Willington pushes him off.
Heski is looking to clinch but Willington is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Heski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heski moves in looking to clinch but Willington pushes him off.
Heski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heski lands a left and a right that send Willington crashing to the mat, dazed. Heski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Darren Willington has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heski connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Willington tumbling to the canvas! Heski pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Willington was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Park Heski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oficina G3 - Depois da Guerra. Silva has chosen Lil Wayne- I'm Me as his entrance music. Kelvin Shum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Shum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Shum moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Shum moves out of range easily.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shum lands a shot to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Shum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Shum as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shum.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Shum.
Shum working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva has Shum pressed against the cage, preventing Shum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Shum scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shum is working Silva over against the cage.
Shum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shum gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shum lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Shum.
Shum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
Shum wants to break free but Silva has control.
Shum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Shum.
Shum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shum moves into the clinch.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shum moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shum moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Shum is working Silva over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shum.
Shum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shum breaks the clinch.
Shum clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shum - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Shum.
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!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Shum is blocking nicely.
Shum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shum clinches.
Shum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shum lands a nice shot to the body.
Shum digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Shum lands a nice shot to the body.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shum has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Shum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Shum.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Shum lands a left hand.
Shum breaks the clinch.
Shum misses with a few strikes there.
Shum forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva prevents Shum from breaking the clinch.
Shum lands a nice uppercut.
Shum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
A body shot lands from Shum.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shum.
Shum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Shum.
Shum lands a right hand.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shum manages to break the clinch.
Shum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shum clinches with his opponent.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Shum has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shum.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shum lands a left hand.
Shum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Shum scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Shum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Shum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Shum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shum lands a shot to the body.
Shum tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Shum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shum as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Shum.
Shum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shum clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Shum lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shum.
Silva is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shum.
Shum lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shum.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Shum.
Nice body punch from Shum - that landed with a thud.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
Shum digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Shum lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shum.
A shot in the inside from Shum.
Shum gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shum lands with a light punch inside.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shum scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shum.
Shum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shum lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is rocked!
Shum lands with a left to the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Shum finish him?
Shum breaks the clinch.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Michael Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shum wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Shum moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Shum.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shum digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Shum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shum rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Shum presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shum lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shum moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shum as Silva tries to tie him up.
Shum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shum breaks the clinch.
Shum instigates a clinch.
Shum breaks from the clinch.
Shum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva looks to clinch
and Shum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shum is working Silva over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shum - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Shum.
Shum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shum is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Shum.
Shum works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Shum works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Shum working hard to break the clinch.
Shum is working Silva over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shum as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shum.
A shot in the inside from Shum.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
Shum lands a body shot.
Kelvin Shum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shum has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Shum is blocking nicely.
Shum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shum clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Shum.
Nice body punch from Shum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shum lands a body punch.
Shum breaks from the clinch.
Shum rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Shum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Shum has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shum blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shum gets a clinch.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Shum pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shum.
Shum breaks from the clinch.
Shum rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Shum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Shum has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shum blocks it with crossed arms.
Shum breaks from the clinch.
Shum closes the distance and clinches.
Shum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Shum blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shum.
Nice body punch from Shum.
Shum lands a nice shot to the body.
Shum lands a nice uppercut.
Shum scores with a hook to the body.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Shum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shum.
A short right from Shum on the inside.
Shum lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shum is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shum clinches with his opponent.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shum can't break the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shum lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Shum as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shum digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Shum gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Shum lands a right hand.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shum counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shum.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Shum.
Shum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shum works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Shum.
Shum clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Michael Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shum breaks from the clinch.
Shum has managed to clinch.
Shum digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Shum lands a body punch.
Shum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shum lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shum.
Shum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Shum scores with a shoulder strike.
Shum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shum lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Shum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shum takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shum lands a shot to the body.
Shum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shum blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelvin Shum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Shum blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Shum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shum 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Shum!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rockstar. The key to victory for Brownie Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Peters!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Peters backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peters to the mat! Peters manages to get full guard.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Peters pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.
Peters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins stands and steps away. Peters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
George Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Peters 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.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Peters isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins pushes Peters off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peters's guard now.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Peters looks gassed!
Jenkins won't allow Peters to sweep him here.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Peters is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins distracts Peters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peters is proving hard to escape from.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Peters tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brownie Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Peters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins lands a couple of elbows.
Peters has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peters's head.
Jenkins distracts Peters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Peters has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Peters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Peters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peters misses with a takedown
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Peters.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peters wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brownie Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Peters looking to control.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Peters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with a nice head shot there.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Peters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins stands up over Peters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peters's head.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Peters keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Peters has his feet on Jenkins's thighs here. He's pushed Jenkins 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! Jenkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Peters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music. Jack Swift has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Swift.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swift is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swift flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Swift is squirming around nicely.
Swift is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson tries to control but Swift wriggling away.
Swift working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swift is surviving well by controlling Thompson's body position as best he can.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to finish this one by submission but Swift is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thompson.
Thompson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Swift is squirming around nicely.
Swift is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson working for a guillotine from mount but Swift is in no mood to give up.
Thompson blocks Swift's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swift swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swift reaches up to try and control the position but Thompson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Swift rolls and tries to escape and now Thompson has his back!
Swift 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.
Thompson is trying to stick to Swift's back but Swift is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swift.
Swift stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Swift rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Swift wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Swift persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swift is one step ahead there.
Swift stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Swift pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swift misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swift was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swift can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Swift.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Swift is defending well.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Swift defends it.
Swift is trying to control but can't.
Swift throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swift wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Thompson controls the position from side control.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swift knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swift is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swift knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swift sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Swift has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Swift missing with punches from the bottom.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Swift defending well.
Swift is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swift tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two 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.
Swift wants to control but Thompson passes into side.
Swift tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thompson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Swift is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Swift is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Swift slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Swift is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson wants to control but Swift is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swift is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Swift.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thompson works his way into side control.
Swift is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swift tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Swift wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Swift tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tom Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Swift to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swift is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Swift wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Swift is looking to reverse the position.
Swift is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson trying to control the action but Swift is working from the bottom.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Swift is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swift has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swift throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Swift's face as Thompson controls the position.
Swift is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Swift.
Swift prevents Thompson from improving position.
Swift tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swift, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson working away.
Swift manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thompson's best efforts.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson trying to control the action but Swift is working from the bottom.
Swift tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Swift defending well.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swift has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift missing with punches from the bottom.
Swift works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position.
Swift is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Swift trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Swift will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swift is trying to keep Thompson in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swift tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swift is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Swift holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson avoiding damage as Swift throws knees to the body.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swift throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson really 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.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Swift counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swift.
Swift breaks from the clinch.
Swift moves into the clinch.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swift lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swift gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Swift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swift misses with a knee to the head.
Swift has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thompson regains guard immediately.
Thompson working for a triangle but Swift defends it easily.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Swift postures up.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swift stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swift throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Swift looking to control.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson passes Swift's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swift tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Swift trying to control here.
Swift is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swift kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swift missing with punches from the bottom.
Swift striking from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Swift.
Swift pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tom Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swift finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swift tries to clinch up.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Swift fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson stays in close to Swift's body and controls the position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Swift keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Swift striking from his own guard.
Swift doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swift has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swift avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
A knee to the head by Swift.
Swift lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Swift.
Swift connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Swift connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swift with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Thompson.
Swift lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swift misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Swift.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
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.
Swift connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swift smiles and moves away.
Swift shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Thompson.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thompson! Tom Thompson retains his welterweight title!
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