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Gold Standard Fight Night IV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Korgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Korgen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korgen leaves Cherry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korgen lands a jab.
Korgen looks to land a combination but Cherry avoids it well.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korgen slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
Korgen swings for the body but Cherry moves out of range.
Korgen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korgen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cherry. Cherry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Korgen swinging wilding here.
Korgen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cherry throws a head kick but Korgen moves out of range.
Cherry staying out of range there.
Korgen cracks Cherry with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korgen throws a combination that misses
and Cherry counters with a good low kick that Korgen was not able to check.
Korgen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Don Cherry has been cut.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cherry defending well as Korgen loads up on a big left hand.
Cherry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korgen.
Cherry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korgen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cherry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korgen throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korgen throws a body punch but Cherry moves out of range.
Korgen throws a series of punches but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korgen defends it nicely.
No joy there for Korgen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry lands a head kick!
Korgen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cherry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korgen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cherry manages to avoid it.
Korgen tries to bum rush Cherry with a series of wild strikes but Cherry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korgen throws a lazy right hand but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Korgen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry moves out of range as Korgen strikes.
Korgen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korgen avoids the head kick by Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgen looks to land a right hand but Cherry moved out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cherry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Korgen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dexter Korgen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korgen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cherry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cherry.
Cherry moves away from the strike by Korgen.
Cherry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Korgen.
It looks like Dexter Korgen has been cut.
Korgen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dexter Korgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korgen throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
Cherry slips a jab from Korgen.
A head kick misses from Cherry.
Cherry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Korgen is trying to defend but Cherry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cherry there.
Cherry throwing shots but Korgen is blocking nicely.
Korgen wants to control but Cherry is keeping busy.
Cherry decides to stand up.
Korgen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cherry counters with a single leg into guard. Korgen didn't expect that.
Korgen looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cherry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Korgen keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cherry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Korgen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cherry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cherry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korgen.
Cherry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korgen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cherry.
Cherry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korgen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cherry staying out of range there.
Korgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cherry as he jumps to the side.
Cherry slips under a jab from Korgen.
Korgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cherry circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korgen throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korgen pinned against the cage. Korgen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korgen avoids the body shot from Cherry.
Cherry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korgen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cherry's head.
Korgen throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
Cherry slips a jab from Korgen.
Dexter Korgen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korgen avoids the head kick by Cherry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cherry.
Korgen is breathing heavily.
Korgen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Korgen as Cherry shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korgen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korgen looks to land a combination but Cherry avoids it well.
Korgen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cherry's head.
Korgen throws the left hand but Cherry avoids the punch easily.
Cherry thuds his shin into the meat of Korgen's side.
Cherry clinches up with Korgen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korgen misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Korgen does no damage.
Korgen throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgen leaves Cherry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cherry lands a nice hook to Korgen's body. Korgen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cherry has Korgen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cherry manages to break the clinch.
Cherry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korgen.
Cherry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korgen, pushing him back against the cage.
Korgen is trying to break the clinch but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.
Cherry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korgen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cherry circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korgen tries to bum rush Cherry with a series of wild strikes but Cherry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cherry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cherry connects with a high kick.
Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korgen throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
Korgen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Korgen stuffs the takedown attempt from Cherry. Cherry gets slowly back to his feet.
Korgen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cherry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cherry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cherry showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cherry dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Korgen scores with a jab to the head.
Korgen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cherry to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Korgen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cherry throws a head kick that Korgen semi-blocks.
Korgen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Korgen duly obliges.
Cherry pushes Korgen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cherry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korgen misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korgen misses with a wild combination.
Korgen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cherry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korgen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korgen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cherry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
Cherry shoots for a takedown but Korgen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korgen takes a swing at Cherry's ribcage but misses.
Korgen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Don Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korgen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cherry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cherry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korgen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Cherry thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry moves into the clinch successfully.
Korgen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korgen can't find room to land a body shot as Cherry controls the action.
Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korgen throws a looping overhand right but Cherry ducks down to avoid it.
Cherry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cherry ducks under a wild hook from Korgen.
Cherry stuns Korgen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cherry lands a jab to Korgen's midsection.
Cherry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cherry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cherry stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cherry misses with a double jab
enabling Korgen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cherry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korgen.
Cherry cracks Korgen with an open hand slap.
Cherry moves into range and clinches up with Korgen.
Cherry has Korgen pressed against the cage, preventing Korgen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Cherry.
Korgen is trying to break free.
Cherry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cherry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Korgen trying to control the position.
Cherry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Korgen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Korgen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Korgen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry wants to control but Korgen postures up.
Korgen trying to control the position but Cherry is working away.
Cherry wants to control but Korgen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korgen swings around for an armbar but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Korgen's guard.
Cherry trying to control but Korgen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cherry 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cherry!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Vassell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Vassell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Vassell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassell throws a one two combo.
Joe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vassell counters with a stiff right hand.
Vassell lands an overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vassell.
Joe clinches but Vassell breaks the clinch
and Vassell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vassell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Vassell.
Joe gets the takedown into side control.
Vassell is trying to get back to his feet.
Vassell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vassell tries to get out of the position.
Vassell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vassell tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Vassell is pressing down on Joe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joe wants to control from the top but Vassell keeps moving.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell looking for a sweep. Not yet Vassell, not yet.
Vassell is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture.
Joe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vassell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vassell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vassell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vassell decides to stand back up.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vassell counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Samoa Joe has been cut.
Joe clinches but Vassell breaks the clinch
and Vassell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joe looks gassed!
Vassell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vassell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vassell lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Joe misses with a takedown
letting Vassell counter with a right hand.
Tyler Vassell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Joe.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vassell lands a jab-cross combination.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vassell.
Good exchange - Vassell coming out on top.
Vassell stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Vassell tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vassell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vassell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vassell scores with a nice head shot.
Joe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe needs to keep his hands up - Vassell had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vassell, as that shot connected.
Vassell misses with a double jab.
Joe shoots and misses
and Vassell counters with a straight right hand.
Vassell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vassell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe shoots and misses
and Vassell counters with a nice uppercut.
Vassell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vassell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vassell scores with a decent looking hook.
Vassell connects with a jab.
Vassell misses with a two punch combination.
Vassell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vassell lands a jab-cross combination.
Vassell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vassell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Vassell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe has his takedown stuffed
and Vassell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe is rocked!
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vassell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vassell finish him?
Joe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vassell.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Vassell.
Vassell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joe's head.
Vassell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vassell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samoa Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vassell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vassell looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Vassell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vassell throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vassell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vassell throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vassell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe tries to move into range but Vassell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Joe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Vassell.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vassell.
Joe tries to clinch
and Vassell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vassell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
Vassell works the jab nicely.
Vassell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vassell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vassell lands a high kick!
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vassell lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vassell counters with a three punch combo that has Joe backing up. Joe nods at Vassell to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vassell lands a two punch combo.
Joe moves forwards but Vassell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vassell scores with a three punch combo!
Vassell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Vassell throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vassell cracks Joe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vassell thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vassell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe with a poor takedown
and Vassell counters with a straight right hand.
Vassell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vassell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react.
Vassell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vassell.
Vassell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyler Vassell is winning the standup battle so far.
Vassell lands with a cross.
Vassell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vassell clobbers Joe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Vassell both land. Nice combination.
Vassell with a jab.
Vassell scores with a jab.
Vassell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vassell digs a good body shot into Joe's ribs.
Tyler Vassell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vassell lands the left hand.
Vassell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassell lands a nice looking body shot.
Vassell's corner calls for a 1-2. Vassell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vassell works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
Vassell lands a body shot.
Vassell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Vassell.
Vassell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vassell punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vassell.
Nice body punch from Vassell.
Vassell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vassell throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Vassell works the jab nicely.
Vassell lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vassell as he connects with a hook.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vassell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Vassell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vassell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Vassell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vassell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Vassell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vassell. That one must have hurt.
Joe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vassell delivers a nice body kick.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vassell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vassell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Vassell lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
Vassell misses with a body kick.
Vassell jabs at Joe's body.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vassell scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Vassell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vassell digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Vassell scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vassell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
Vassell is working Joe over against the cage.
Vassell lands a shot to the body.
Vassell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vassell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Vassell finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Vassell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vassell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vassell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vassell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe with a poor takedown
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Joe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vassell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vassell lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Vassell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vassell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Vassell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Vassell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vassell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vassell throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe shoots and misses
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vassell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vassell throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vassell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Vassell stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Vassell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vassell scores with a jab to the head.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vassell counters with a nice body shot.
Tyler Vassell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vassell misses with a series of wild punches.
Vassell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Vassell.
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vassell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vassell's corner calls for a 1-2. Vassell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Vassell.
Vassell throws a one two combo.
Vassell tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Vassell scores with a four punch combination!
Joe misses with a takedown
and Vassell counters with a stiff right hand.
Vassell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyler Vassell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Vassell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vassell connects with a high kick.
Samoa Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassell lands with a cross.
Vassell misses with a body kick.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Vassell.
Vassell digs a good body shot into Joe's ribs.
A left lands for Vassell.
Vassell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vassell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Vassell works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
Vassell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vassell.
Vassell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe tries to clinch
and Vassell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Vassell blocks the low kick.
Vassell with a nice cross.
Vassell stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body kick there by Vassell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joe misses with a takedown
and Vassell counters with a three punch combo that has Joe backing up. Joe nods at Vassell to acknowledge the strikes.
Vassell connects with a body shot.
Vassell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vassell misses with a few strikes there.
Vassell lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into rage.
Vassell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vassell misses with a double jab.
Vassell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joe misses with a body punch
and Vassell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vassell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joe shoots and misses
and Vassell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vassell throws a one two combo.
Joe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Vassell counters with a series of strikes. Joe will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Vassell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vassell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vassell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Vassell throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vassell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vassell lands a slapping body shot.
Vassell misses with a head kick.
Joe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vassell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vassell lands a with a good body shot.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vassell lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Vassell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler Vassell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vassell cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Vassell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vassell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Vassell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is I Stand Alone. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Whoddanikabollokoff. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Whoddanikabollokoff leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald clinches.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whoddanikabollokoff's efforts to push away.
Whoddanikabollokoff can't break the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.
Whoddanikabollokoff manages to break the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whoddanikabollokoff's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control the action but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from standing back up.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Whoddanikabollokoff is defending well.
McDonald trying to control the action but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Whoddanikabollokoff's head.
Whoddanikabollokoff kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from controlling successfully.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whoddanikabollokoff!
McDonald working for a submission but Whoddanikabollokoff is keeping him at bay.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald throws some wild stikes that Whoddanikabollokoff manages to avoid easily.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
Whoddanikabollokoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whoddanikabollokoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to buck McDonald off but he can't manage it.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whoddanikabollokoff hang on?
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whoddanikabollokoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDonald wants to finish this one by submission but Whoddanikabollokoff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to stand.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Whoddanikabollokoff is blocking nicely.
Whoddanikabollokoff really wants to buck McDonald off and get back to his feet.
McDonald breaks from Whoddanikabollokoff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whoddanikabollokoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Whoddanikabollokoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Whoddanikabollokoff is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whoddanikabollokoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whoddanikabollokoff's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from standing back up.
McDonald throwing shots but Whoddanikabollokoff is blocking nicely.
Whoddanikabollokoff makes his way to full guard, as McDonald worked for a kimura.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from getting back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Whoddanikabollokoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a right hook to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whoddanikabollokoff is aware though and is defending well.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff is having none of it.
Whoddanikabollokoff 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.
Whoddanikabollokoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald has his foot on Whoddanikabollokoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whoddanikabollokoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whoddanikabollokoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff advances position into side control!
McDonald tries to bench press Whoddanikabollokoff off him but Whoddanikabollokoff keeps the position.
Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Whoddanikabollokoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whoddanikabollokoff prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dave McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff pulls his head out easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whoddanikabollokoff stalling.
McDonald tries to roll over but Whoddanikabollokoff keeps him under control.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald trying to control but Whoddanikabollokoff postures up.
Whoddanikabollokoff working the head and body with strikes.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoddanikabollokoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well.
McDonald throws a head kick but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff pushes him off.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whoddanikabollokoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Whoddanikabollokoff is proving a slippery customer.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whoddanikabollokoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whoddanikabollokoff pinned against the cage. Whoddanikabollokoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Whoddanikabollokoff getting side control.
McDonald trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff passes to side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Whoddanikabollokoff jabs at McDonald's body.
A right-left combo lands from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a hook.
Whoddanikabollokoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Whoddanikabollokoff has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Whoddanikabollokoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Whoddanikabollokoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald digs a good hook to Whoddanikabollokoff's body.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whoddanikabollokoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Whoddanikabollokoff has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald manages to pull guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff defends easily.
McDonald controls Whoddanikabollokoff momentarily but Whoddanikabollokoff frees himself.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
I think Whoddanikabollokoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shemper!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemper shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shemper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Michaels leaves Shemper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Shemper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shemper closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Shemper pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shemper.
Shemper dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Shemper's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemper shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shemper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemper.
Shemper misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Shemper. Shemper gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shemper has a takedown stuffed.
Shemper looks gassed!
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Michaels thumps Shemper with a low kick.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shemper on the side of the head.
Michaels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shemper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shemper on the ground.
Michaels wants to get up but he can't break Shemper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shemper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shemper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Michaels has passed into side control.
Shemper tries to bench press Michaels off him but Michaels keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Shemper tries to bench press Michaels off him but Michaels keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shemper has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Michaels.
Michaels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michaels gets to his feet. Shemper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Shemper 's knee.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shemper circles away.
Shemper with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Michaels throws a series of strikes that have Shemper backpedaling.
Steve Shemper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemper misses with a takedown attempt
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemper misses with a takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Michaels throws a combination. Shemper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shemper.
Shemper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Michaels counters with a nice body shot.
Shemper misses with a double jab.
Shemper misses with a takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shemper won't be happy with that.
Shemper tries to improve position but can't.
Michaels stands up and beckons Shemper to his feet.
Shemper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Shemper moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shemper is breathing heavily.
Michaels throws a front kick that sends Shemper stumbling back into the cage.
Shemper shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a single leg into guard. Shemper didn't expect that.
Shemper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Shemper keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shemper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to stand but Shemper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michaels postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels tries to stand but Shemper is controlling from the bottom.
Shemper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemper sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shemper has hold of Michaels's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Michaels manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shemper looking to secure an arm triangle but Michaels defends it well.
Shemper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michaels is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Michaels slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Michaels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaels tries to get out of the position.
Shemper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michaels is trying to stand back up but Shemper is controlling him
Michaels has hold of Shemper's hands but Shemper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shemper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels 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!
Shemper misses with a takedown
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shemper is out of range.
Shemper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shemper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemper with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Shemper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michaels passes into side control.
Michaels tries to move to mount but Shemper blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michaels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shemper!
Shemper is trying desperately to improve position.
Michaels looking to control but Shemper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shemper wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Shemper is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemper tries to lock up and control but Michaels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shawn Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shemper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Michaels is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michaels trying to control but Shemper is having none of it.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
Shemper is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea.
Steve Shemper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piere kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Airplane Part 2-B.O.B feat heyley williams & eminem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Piere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Piere misses.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piere.
Piere misses with a head kick.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Piere circles away.
Piere throws a head kick that half lands.
Piere throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piere keeps working.
Piere gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Piere tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piere hang on?
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piere hang on?
Piere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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!
Piere actively working from the bottom here.
Piere is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piere keeps working.
Piere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piere looking for submissions off his back.
Piere is breathing heavily.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson moves into full mount! Piere won't be happy about that!
Piere is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Piere in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Piere?
Anderson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Piere badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Anderson around the waist but Anderson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Anderson is the winner by TKO! Anderson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Reign in Blood by Slayer. Svensson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Hit The Lights!. Mats Svensson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Mats Svensson has been cut.
Khan moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
Svensson throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khan.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan drops Svensson with a beautiful combination! Svensson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khan is looking for the KO!
Svensson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Svensson catches Khan right on the button with a cross.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Man by Ozzy Osborne. Randy Couture told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture looks to land a right hand but Meyers moved out of range.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture tries to clinch there but Meyers circles away.
Couture scores with a jab. Meyers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Meyers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meyers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
A short body shot lands from Meyers as the two fighters clinch.
Meyers wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture misses with a knee to the head.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meyers throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a crisp right that sends Meyers to the canvas! Couture follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nothing with (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think with might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alesana - Congratulation, I Hate You. Nothing with has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nothing with!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter swats away the attempt to clinch by with.
Richter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richter showed some decent athleticism there.
Richter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
with is staying active underneath Richter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richter controlling the action here.
Richter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. with doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richter.
Richter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. with doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter stops with from getting back to his feet.
with knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richter on the ground.
with avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richter.
with avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richter.
Richter trying to control the action but with is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. with tries to avoid it but Richter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag with to the ground. with escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
with tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richter shoots for a double leg takedown but with sprawls well. He's pushed Richter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richter looks gassed!
with uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richter.
Richter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with with but with pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nothing with has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Richter.
with doesn't manage to clinch there - Richter circles away.
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.
with rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richter shoots in for a double leg but with sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from with. No joy for Richter on that attempt.
Richter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but with avoids it really well and circles away.
with shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richter pinned against the cage. Richter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
with is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts with as he jumps to the side.
with clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
with lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like John Richter has been cut.
Richter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. with is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
with lands a knee to the head.
Richter tries to pull guard but with holds him up against the cage and eventually Richter drops back down to his feet.
Richter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
with lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richter avoids the elbow strike from with, against the cage.
with misses with an elbow strike.
with lands a damaging elbow.
with pushes Richter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richter goes for a takedown in the clinch but with prevents it.
with lands an elbow just above Richter 's eye.
with really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richter blocks an elbow strike.
with lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
with looks to throw an elbow but misses.
with pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
with tries a knee to the head but Richter blocks it.
Richter avoids a wild elbow strike from with.
with lands with a light punch inside.
with lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richter working hard to break the clinch.
Richter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. with gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richter blocks an elbow strike.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but with has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
with scores with a knee to the head.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. with gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
with lands an elbow that stopped Richter in his tracks for a moment.
with lands a hook to the side of the head.
with lands an elbow inside that Richter shrugs off.
Richter dodges an elbow strike from with.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up John Richter's cut even more.
Richter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. with fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as with lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richter doesn't seem phased though.
with fails in his attempt to clinch.
with gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
with lands an uppercut.
with comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
with stops a takedown attempt from Richter.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
with scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
with lands a nice uppercut.
Richter takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above John Richter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
with creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richter's defenses.
Richter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. with avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nothing with dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Richter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
with doesn't manage to clinch there - Richter circles away.
Richter shoots in but no luck this time.
with uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
with gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
with lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
with working some nice short punches in the clinch.
with gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
with lands a hook that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
John Richter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
with lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
with pushes Richter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Richter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nothing with!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champo Groucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Doomsday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Champo Groucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victor Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday thows a body shot but no joy.
Groucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doomsday takes a swing at Groucho's ribcage but misses.
Groucho throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Groucho.
Groucho throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Groucho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Groucho.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Doomsday.
Groucho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Groucho.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses.
Groucho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Groucho is breathing heavily.
Groucho wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doomsday controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doomsday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doomsday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groucho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doomsday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Groucho throws a low kick but Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday shoots for a double leg takedown but Groucho sprawls well. He's pushed Doomsday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doomsday swings for the body but Groucho moves out of range.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groucho moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Groucho tries a head kick but it misses.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Groucho manages to avoid it.
Groucho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Groucho. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Groucho.
A head kick misses from Groucho.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Groucho moves out of range.
Doomsday gets the takedown into side control.
Doomsday trying to control the action but Groucho is working from the bottom.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to advance to mount but Groucho denies him.
Doomsday trying to control the action but Groucho is working from the bottom.
Doomsday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doomsday advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Doomsday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Groucho as he avoids it easily.
Groucho throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Groucho defends it nicely.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday takes a swing at Groucho's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Groucho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Groucho pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
Champo Groucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Doomsday.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groucho misses with a two punch combination.
Doomsday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Groucho rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Groucho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Groucho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Groucho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Groucho.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Groucho but Groucho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Groucho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday is breathing heavily.
Groucho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Groucho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
Champo Groucho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doomsday.
A telegraphed right hand from Groucho misses the target.
Groucho misses with a looping right.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Groucho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doomsday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groucho lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groucho throws a sloppy head kick and Doomsday moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Groucho. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Groucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Groucho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday has a takedown stuffed.
Doomsday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Groucho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Groucho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Groucho catches Doomsday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Groucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groucho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Champo Groucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Groucho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Groucho.
Groucho misses with a head kick.
Groucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Groucho fakes the leg kick and cracks Doomsday in the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doomsday.
Groucho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doomsday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Groucho, who protects the arm well.
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Groucho is defending well.
Groucho wants to get back to his feet but Doomsday drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champo Groucho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Groucho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Doomsday drops back looking for a leg! Groucho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groucho manages to kick Doomsday off! Doomsday jumps back into Groucho's guard.
Doomsday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Groucho keeps moving.
Doomsday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doomsday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doomsday trying to control but Groucho is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doomsday takes a swing at Groucho's ribcage but misses.
Champo Groucho is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groucho moves away.
Groucho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Groucho scores with a head kick.
Groucho scores with a push kick.
Groucho misses with a head kick.
Doomsday's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Groucho cracks the inside of Doomsday's front leg.
Groucho is looking to land body kicks.
Groucho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doomsday.
Groucho scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Groucho is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Groucho.
Groucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groucho stuffs the takedown.
Groucho swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.
No luck for Doomsday with that takedown attempt.
Champo Groucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Doomsday.
A jab from Groucho misses.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Groucho.
Doomsday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Groucho at a distance.
Groucho avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Groucho misses with a low kick.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Groucho sprawls well.
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.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Groucho.
Groucho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groucho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range and Groucho settles back down.
Groucho throws a wild body kick that Doomsday sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Doomsday blocks the low kick.
Groucho misses with a head kick.
Groucho gets caught flat footed, as Doomsday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doomsday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doomsday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champo Groucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groucho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champo Groucho!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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