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MCC 55: Megaphny vs Kreegan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin's entrance music is Ric Flair's Entrance. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Del Mar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Mar.
Del Mar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Mar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Del Mar lands a big head kick that sends Benjamin tumbling to the mat! Del Mar takes a step backwards and waves Benjamin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like James Benjamin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Del Mar blocks the body kick.
Benjamin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Mar.
Benjamin gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabio Del Mar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kinora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Favors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favors has chosen Tupac- Changes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Kinora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Favors!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kinora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinora decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Favors wants to get back to full guard.
Favors is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kinora pulls his head out easily.
Favors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Favors actively working from the bottom here.
Kinora is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favors has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kinora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kinora.
Kinora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kinora is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinora is looking for a kimura here.
Kinora decides to stand up.
Anthony Favors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favors throws a sloppy head kick and Kinora moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Favors misses
and Kinora counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kinora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Favors's guard.
Kinora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinora is trying to work for a kimura but Favors is defending well.
Favors looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinora is trying for a kimura here. Favors looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kinora wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Kinora!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Berdugo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Couture's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Couture!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Berdugo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berdugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture tries to roll over but Berdugo keeps him under control.
Berdugo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berdugo is looking to advance position but Couture won't allow it.
Berdugo prevents Couture from improving his position.
Berdugo seems to be looking for submissions.
Berdugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berdugo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berdugo.
Berdugo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdugo is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
Berdugo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berdugo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berdugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture keeping full guard, as Berdugo tries to pass.
Berdugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Couture dives on top into guard.
Couture trying to move into half guard but instead Berdugo has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugois looking to pass into half guard but Couture pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Couture is in guard.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Berdugo blocks nicely.
Couture advances position into side control!
Couture decides to stand back up. Couture steps back and let's Berdugo get back to his feet.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Berdugo moves out of range easily.
Berdugo 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.
Berdugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdugo preventing the sweep.
Berdugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Couture dives on top into guard.
Couture is pushing down on Berdugo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berdugo is fighting to maintain full guard but Couture has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berdugo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo taking some punishment here, with Couture in his half guard.
Berdugo wants to get back to full guard but Couture has mounted him!
Berdugo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couture prevents Berdugo from getting the reversal.
Berdugo is breathing heavily.
Couture working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berdugo taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berdugo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Couture working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berdugo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berdugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berdugo is working away from the top position though.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Berdugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture manages to get to full guard.
Couture is pulling down on Berdugo's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berdugo.
Berdugo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdugo looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berdugo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berdugo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdugo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berdugo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Couture gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berdugo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berdugo to see if he's OK.
Couture decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Couture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berdugo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couture looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berdugo is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.
Berdugo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couture's back!
Berdugo is trying to stick to Couture's back but Couture is turning into Berdugo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berdugo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berdugo's guard.
Berdugo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berdugo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berdugo.
Berdugo has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Berdugo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berdugo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdugo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Couture with a poor takedown
and Berdugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berdugo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berdugo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Couture has recovered full guard.
Berdugo passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berdugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdugo pulls his head out easily.
Bruce Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berdugo trying to mount his opponent but Couture defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berdugo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berdugo postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Berdugo from controlling successfully.
Berdugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Berdugo is proving a slippery customer.
Berdugo is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Berdugo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two 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.
Berdugo seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Couture wants to control but Berdugo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berdugo trying to advance position but Couture counters by regaining guard.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berdugo pushes down on Couture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berdugo tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it.
Couture wants to control but Berdugo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Couture with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Couture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berdugo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berdugo's back!
Berdugo breaks Couture's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Berdugo advances to half guard.
Couture moves into full guard.
Berdugo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdugo won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Berdugo passes Couture's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berdugo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo is controlling the pace.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Berdugo is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrei Berdugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture is looking for a sweep. Berdugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Couture trying to hold on to Berdugo's head to control him but Berdugo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Berdugo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Couture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre La Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Manchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre La Plante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchester tries to clinch but La Plante moves away
and La Plante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manchester closes the distance looking to clinch
and La Plante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchester throws a sloppy head kick and La Plante moves out of range easily.
La Plante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Plante throws a one two combo.
Manchester dodges the punch combination from La Plante.
Manchester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Plante's calf.
Manchester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. La Plante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manchester darts in trying to clinch
and La Plante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manchester taking a breather.
Manchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchester misses with a double jab
and La Plante moves into the clinch.
Manchester breaks from the clinch.
Manchester throws a head kick but La Plante moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester tries to clinch up
and La Plante counters with a one-two to the body.
La Plante lands with a hook. Manchester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Plante circles away from the clinch attempt
and La Plante counters with a one-two to the body.
Peter Manchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manchester throws a head kick but La Plante moves out of range.
Manchester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manchester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and La Plante counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manchester!
La Plante thowing shots but they're missing.
Manchester is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Plante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
La Plante thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Manchester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchester holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as La Plante tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Manchester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plante in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
La Plante has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Manchester is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre La Plante!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lourd Cenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Caught in a Hustle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lourd Cenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Cross!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cenia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cenia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cenia looking for a takedown.
Cenia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
Cenia decides to pull guard.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross throws a strike but Cenia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cenia postures up.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cenia has gone for a leg lock! Cross slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cenia's guard.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross landing some decent shots from guard.
Cenia wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cenia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cross chips away with some ground and pound.
Cenia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
Cross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cenia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cross is in close to Cenia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cross won't allow Cenia to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cenia is breathing heavily.
Cross throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cenia wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cenia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Cross thows a big elbow that misses.
Cenia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cenia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lourd Cenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cenia looking for a takedown.
Cenia takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross just leaning against Cenia, taking a breather.
Cross continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cross stalling.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Cenia in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Cross.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
Cross shoots in and bounces Cenia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cenia wants a takedown.
Cenia lands a nice elbow.
Cenia being controlled against the cage.
Cenia lands a nice elbow.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Cenia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cross's face.
Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Cenia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
Cross scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cenia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cenia tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Cenia drops back down to his feet.
Cross works on Cenia's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross is struggling to control the position.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cenia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lourd Cenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cenia avoids it.
Cenia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cenia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cenia goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross drives through and clinches with Cenia against the cage.
Cenia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Cenia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross clinches up with Cenia and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cross lands a knee to the body.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Cross stalls.
Cenia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cenia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
Cross scores a nice knee to the body.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Cross gets through Cenia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross lands an elbow inside.
Cenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cross is pushing Cenia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cenia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cenia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cenia's face.
Cenia jumps guard but Cross stands there with Cenia around his waist. Cenia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cross effectively controlling the action here.
Cross receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cross landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Cross.
Cross throws a head kick that misses
and Cenia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Cenia. Cenia gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Cross lands but Cenia takes it in his stride.
Cross is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cenia shoots in and gets a takedown into Cross's guard.
Cenia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cenia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cross's head.
Cenia slips nicely into half guard.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cenia is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cenia trying to pass the guard but Cross defending well.
Cenia thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cenia looking for a takedown.
Cross lands a nice knee to the body.
Cenia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cenia gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Cross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cross.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Cenia blocks with his arms.
Cross effectively controlling the action here.
Cross landing knees to the body.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cenia's defenses.
Cross pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross avoids the elbow strike from Cenia, against the cage.
Cross tries to stall but Cenia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cross gets underhooks to prevent Cenia's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lourd Cenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cross lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Cross.
Cross pushes Cenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cenia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cenia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cenia being controlled against the cage.
Michael Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cenia takes an elbow to the temple.
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.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cenia clinches with his opponent.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cenia pulls Cross into guard.
Cenia wants to stand but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cenia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cenia wants to stand but Cross is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross connects with a couple of short punches.
Cenia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cross postures up in Cenia's guard and throws a big left but Cenia blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cenia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cross landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Cross prevents Cenia from getting back to his feet.
Cross landing with the ground and pound.
Cenia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michael Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cenia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lourd Cenia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cenia keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scofield's choice of entrance music: Ballad of Worms. Michael Scofield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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206 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Souleymane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scofield is defended easily by Souleymane.
Scofield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souleymane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souleymane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scofield blocks a head kick by Souleymane.
Souleymane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Scofield or perhaps it was just good defense by Souleymane which made him look bad.
Scofield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Souleymane to the mat! Souleymane manages to get full guard.
Scofield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scofield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souleymane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souleymane tries to get out of the position.
Souleymane keeping moving, preventing Scofield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souleymane keeping moving, preventing Scofield from controlling successfully.
Scofield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souleymane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Scofield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souleymane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scofield has Souleymane in his guard.
Souleymane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scofield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souleymane has managed to get both his arms back between Scofield's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield is looking for a triangle but Souleymane pushes his legs off easily.
Scofield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scofield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scofield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souleymane defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scofield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souleymane wants to control from the top but Scofield keeps moving.
Souleymane tries to stand but Scofield is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scofield 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.
Scofield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scofield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Scofield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scofield throws a combination that misses
enabling Souleymane to counter with a crisp jab.
Scofield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souleymane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souleymane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scofield. Scofield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scofield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souleymane.
Souleymane tries to work over Scofield's front leg with a kick but Scofield checks it.
Scofield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali Souleymane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scofield.
Scofield throws a series of punches but Souleymane avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Souleymane takes a swing at Scofield's ribcage but misses.
Souleymane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scofield in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scofield.
Scofield dives in and grabs Souleymane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souleymane pushes down on Scofield's head and hops out.
Souleymane throws out a leg kick but Scofield moves out of range and Souleymane only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Souleymane.
Souleymane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scofield shoots in for a double leg but Souleymane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scofield misses with a lunging right hand
and Souleymane counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane jabs at Scofield's body.
Scofield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souleymane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali Souleymane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scofield.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Souleymane slaps away a takedown attempt from Scofield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scofield misses with a double jab
and Souleymane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Souleymane swings for the body but Scofield moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane swings for the body but Scofield moves out of range.
Scofield dives in and grabs Souleymane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souleymane pushes down on Scofield's head and hops out.
Souleymane cracks a nice hook into Scofield's ribs.
Souleymane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scofield.
Souleymane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Souleymane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scofield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souleymane but Souleymane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane misses with a head kick.
Scofield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Souleymane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scofield momentarily.
Souleymane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souleymane wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Scofield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scofield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souleymane.
Scofield looks for a takedown but Souleymane sprawls well.
Scofield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souleymane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scofield looks for a takedown but Souleymane sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Souleymane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Souleymane throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.
Scofield drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield trying to control the position from guard on top but Souleymane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souleymane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scofield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souleymane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scofield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Souleymane working a defensive guard but Scofield manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scofield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souleymane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scofield trying to control the position but Souleymane is working away.
Scofield moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scofield trying to control but Souleymane is having none of it.
Scofield controlling from mount.
Souleymane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Scofield!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertrand Escher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All of the Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bertrand Escher!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Escher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyzer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Kyzer misses.
Escher ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kyzer misses.
Kyzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kyzer misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kyzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escher misses with a few strikes there.
Escher ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
Kyzer throws a sloppy body shot
and Escher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kyzer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escher is looking to work some ground and pound but Kyzer has wrist control.
Kyzer has control of Escher's left arm, preventing Escher from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyzer is on top in guard.
Kyzer landing some decent shots from guard.
Escher is pulling down on Kyzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyzer, at least for the moment.
Kyzer stands and throws Escher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer is looking to take a break and control but Escher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Escher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Escher is trying to control Kyzer's posture but Kyzer avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyzer trying to control the action but Escher is working from the bottom.
Kyzer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Escher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyzer working away.
Escher is looking to regain half guard here but Kyzer keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyzer tries for a kimura but Escher is defending well.
Escher is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bertrand Escher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyzer misses the jab.
Kyzer is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyzer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escher's hands.
Kyzer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nate Kyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Escher misses the target.
Nate Kyzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kyzer misses.
A solid body kick from Kyzer.
Escher throws a right hand that misses
and Kyzer counters with an inside leg kick.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body. Escher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escher.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyzer.
Kyzer cracks Escher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nate Kyzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kyzer misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Kyzer.
Kyzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kyzer misses with a few strikes there.
Escher loads up on a big right hand but Kyzer slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kyzer misses with a low kick as Escher jumps back.
Kyzer looks to land a combination but Escher avoids it well.
Escher misses with an uppercut.
Escher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyzer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escher staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Kyzer misses.
Kyzer fails to land with a series of punches.
Escher thows a leg kick but Kyzer checks it
and Kyzer counters with a nice body shot.
Escher lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer fakes the leg kick and cracks Escher in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer scores with the left hand. Escher knows he should have avoided that one.
Escher moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyzer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyzer throws a series of punches but Escher moves out of range.
A left and a right from Kyzer both land. Nice combination.
That's two 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.
Kyzer avoids the head kick by Escher.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
Escher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyzer lands a slapping body shot.
Escher throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A cross from Kyzer lands.
Kyzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kyzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kyzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyzer as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher throws a jab when Kyzer was well out of range.
Kyzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escher is out of range.
Kyzer throws the left hand but Escher avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyzer throws a body punch but Escher moves out of range.
A combination from Kyzer does no damage.
Escher throws a hook but Kyzer avoids it easily.
Kyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Escher is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer throws a jab when Escher was well out of range.
Kyzer misses with a straight right.
Kyzer lands the left hand.
Escher avoids the body shot from Kyzer.
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.
Escher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Escher.
Kyzer thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Escher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyzer throws a right hand that Escher ducks under and follows up with a left that Escher also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyzer scores with a jab to the head.
Kyzer misses the body punch
so Escher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escher trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyzer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escher!
Escher wants to hold on but Kyzer pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escher is looking to escape.
Escher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escher blocking the ground and pound.
Kyzer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kyzer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Escher is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Escher and Kyzer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escher regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kyzer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertrand Escher dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Escher misses with a straight right.
Kyzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escher misses with a kick to the body
letting Kyzer counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher throws a shot from downtown. Kyzer moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Escher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kyzer.
Escher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyzer lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escher thows a leg kick but Kyzer checks it
and Kyzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Kyzer - just one landing.
Escher tries to land a body kick
and Escher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escher defending well as Kyzer loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyzer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyzer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escher's knee momentarily.
Kyzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher slips a jab from Kyzer.
Kyzer works Escher's body with a nice hook.
Kyzer throws a good cross that connects.
Escher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyzer misses with a hook. Escher ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kyzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyzer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreegans throws the kick towards the body but Megaphny avoids it.
Megaphny has his takedown stuffed
and Kreegans counters with a solid body kick.
Megaphny throws a right hand that misses
and Kreegans counters with a single leg into guard. Megaphny didn't expect that.
Kreegans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreegans postures up in Megaphny's guard and throws a big left but Megaphny blocks it.
Megaphny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kreegans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreegans wants to pass the guard but Megaphny is keeping the position.
Megaphny wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreegans is looking to work some ground and pound but Megaphny has wrist control.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Megaphny keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreegans with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans looking to sit in guard and control but Megaphny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kreegans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kreegans wants to sweep here but Megaphny controlling him for the moment.
Megaphny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Megaphny postures up in Kreegans's guard and throws a big left but Kreegans blocks it.
Kreegans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreegans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Megaphny is one step ahead there.
Kreegans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kreegans is trying to keep Megaphny in close.
Megaphny scoring with some ground and pound.
Kreegans is controlling Megaphny's posture.
Kreegans looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Megaphny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kreegans's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Megaphny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreegans trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreegans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreegans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Megaphny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreegans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Megaphny trying to control but Kreegans is working from the bottom.
Megaphny wants to pass the guard but Kreegans is keeping the position.
Megaphny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kreegans's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans taking some punishment here, with Megaphny in his half guard.
Kreegans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Megaphny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
Megaphny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreegans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Megaphny wants to pass the guard but Kreegans is keeping the position.
Kreegans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Megaphny throws a strike but Kreegans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kreegans wants to pass the guard but Megaphny is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Kreegans from controlling successfully.
Megaphny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kreegans defends well.
Megaphny pulls Kreegans in close to prevent any damage.
Megaphny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kirk Megaphny will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kreegans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreegans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreegans wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Megaphny as the two fighters clinch.
Megaphny stops a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
Megaphny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Kreegans.
Kreegans misses with some punches.
Megaphny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreegans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Megaphny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
Megaphny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreegans can't find room to land a body shot as Megaphny controls the action.
Kreegans is working for takedown but Megaphny is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Megaphny - that landed with a thud.
Megaphny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreegans backwards.
Kreegans is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Megaphny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaphny works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Megaphny thows a big elbow that misses.
Megaphny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Megaphny looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Megaphny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Megaphny is in close to Kreegans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreegans can't keep his opponent in guard - Megaphny advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Megaphny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Megaphny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreegans's head.
Megaphny misses with a head shot. Kreegans uses the momentum to regain guard.
Megaphny trying to control but Kreegans is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreegans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Megaphny works over Kreegans with some ground and pound from guard.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Megaphny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Megaphny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreegans looking to control.
Megaphny thows a big elbow that misses.
Kreegans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Megaphny darts in and clinches Kreegans up against the cage.
Kreegans has a couple of punches blocked by Megaphny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny lands a nice elbow.
Megaphny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreegans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Megaphny throws an off balance right hand
and Kreegans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Megaphny's guard now.
Kreegans looking to pass the guard.
Kreegans lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk Megaphny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Megaphny is controlling Kreegans's posture.
Megaphny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kreegans regains half guard.
Kreegans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Megaphny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kreegans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kreegans trying to control but Megaphny postures up.
Kreegans keeping hold of Megaphny's head, controlling as best he can.
Kreegans punching from the bottom.
Kreegans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Megaphny pulls his head out easily.
Megaphny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Megaphny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreegans keeps working.
Megaphny working Kreegans over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Megaphny misses with a wild combination.
Megaphny gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Megaphny looking for a sweep. Not yet Megaphny, not yet.
Kreegans is looking to work some ground and pound but Megaphny has wrist control.
Megaphny has Kreegans pulled in close to control his posture.
Kreegans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreegans throws a strike but Megaphny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Megaphny from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans is pulling down on Megaphny's head. It's preventing any offense from Megaphny, at least for the moment.
Kreegans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Megaphny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kreegans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Megaphny has managed to get both his arms back between Kreegans's legs - danger averted.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Megaphny from controlling successfully.
Kreegans wants to stand but Megaphny is controlling the position.
Megaphny scoring with some ground and pound.
Megaphny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny landing some decent shots from guard.
Megaphny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreegans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kreegans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Megaphny preventing the sweep.
Megaphny postures up in Kreegans's guard and throws a big left but Kreegans blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Megaphny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Megaphny throwing strikes but missing.
Megaphny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Megaphny throwing strikes but missing.
Megaphny throwing strikes from guard but Kreegans blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Megaphny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreegans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Megaphny wants to pass the guard but Kreegans is keeping the position.
Kreegans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Megaphny manages to get himself to full guard.
Megaphny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Megaphny keeping full guard, as Kreegans tries to pass.
Kreegans thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Megaphny is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kreegans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreegans trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
Kreegans throws a strike but Megaphny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Megaphny with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreegans pulls Megaphny in close to prevent any damage.
Megaphny is working Kreegans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny clearly takes 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.
Kreegans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Megaphny lands with a cross.
Kreegans pushes Megaphny up against the cage in a clinch.
Kreegans lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Megaphny.
Kreegans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megaphny lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Megaphny.
Megaphny digs a right hand underneath Kreegans's ribcage. Kreegans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaphny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Megaphny swinging wildly here.
Megaphny scores with the left hand. Kreegans knows he should have avoided that one.
Megaphny with a jab.
Kreegans is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot to the liver by Megaphny. Beautiful body shot.
Kreegans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
Megaphny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Megaphny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny closes the distance but Kreegans moves to the side
and Kreegans counters with a two punch combo.
Megaphny cracks Kreegans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Megaphny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kreegans avoids the body shot from Megaphny.
Megaphny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megaphny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Megaphny lands a jab.
Megaphny cracks Kreegans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kreegans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kreegans ducks under a wild hook from Megaphny.
Megaphny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreegans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Megaphny misses with a combination
and Kreegans counters with a nice body kick.
Kreegans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kreegans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kreegans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Megaphny circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Megaphny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Megaphny.
Kreegans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Megaphny tries to avoid it but Kreegans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Megaphny to the ground. Megaphny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Kreegans.
Megaphny dips to his left and cracks Kreegans with an uppercut!
Megaphny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Megaphny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreegans.
Megaphny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreegans shoots and misses
and Megaphny counters with a left and a right that stings Kreegans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Megaphny throws a right and a left that Kreegans avoids nicely.
Megaphny misses with a head kick.
Kreegans dodges the punch combination from Megaphny.
Kreegans throws a hook but Megaphny avoids it easily.
Megaphny misses with a looping right.
Megaphny throws a good cross that connects.
Kreegans lands a front kick.
Jared Kreegans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kreegans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Megaphny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreegans struggles to land a body shot inside as Megaphny controls his hands.
Megaphny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreegans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreegans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Megaphny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny connects with a jab.
Megaphny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Megaphny tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreegans shoots and misses
and Megaphny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreegans misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Megaphny misses.
Megaphny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Megaphny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kreegans jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kreegans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Megaphny looks to land a right hand but Kreegans moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kreegans.
Megaphny swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kreegans to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny had his way with Jared Kreegans in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Megaphny misses its intended target.
Kreegans has a takedown stuffed.
Kreegans moves away from the strike by Megaphny.
Megaphny dips to his left and cracks Kreegans with an uppercut!
Kreegans lands a body shot.
Kreegans misses with a takedown attempt
and Megaphny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreegans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Megaphny throws a big shot that misses.
Megaphny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Megaphny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kreegans closes the distance and clinches.
Megaphny letting Kreegans take a breather here.
Kreegans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Megaphny pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Kreegans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreegans is just out of range.
Kreegans is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big left from Megaphny misses.
Kreegans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreegans tries to break free but Megaphny pushes him back against the cage.
Kreegans prevents a body shot from Megaphny.
Kreegans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreegans pushes Megaphny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreegans managing to block the knees to the body from Megaphny.
Kreegans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Megaphny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kreegans goes for a takedown attempt but Megaphny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Megaphny throws a combination that misses
and Kreegans counters with a one-two to the body.
Megaphny misses with a hook
and Kreegans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Megaphny's guard now.
Kreegans throws and elbow that misses. Megaphny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreegans's guard. Nice move by Megaphny!
Megaphny works over Kreegans with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Megaphny controls the pace.
Megaphny throws and elbow that misses. Kreegans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Megaphny's guard. Nice move by Kreegans!
Kreegans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreegans trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreegans preventing the sweep.
Megaphny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kreegans postures up in Megaphny's guard and throws a big left but Megaphny blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreegans tries to free his leg and advance position but Megaphny is retaining full guard.
Kreegans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Megaphny dives on top into guard.
Megaphny throws a strike but Kreegans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jared Kreegans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megaphny looking for a sweep. Not yet Megaphny, not yet.
Megaphny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kreegans manages to get himself to full guard.
Kreegans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny lands a couple of elbows.
Kreegans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kreegans holds on and takes a little breather.
Kreegans throws his legs up looking for a submission but Megaphny uses it to pass to side control.
Kirk Megaphny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kreegans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Megaphny sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kreegans is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Megaphny scoring with punches and elbows.
Megaphny in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirk Megaphny.
Well Megaphny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Megaphny!
Kirk Megaphny retains his heavyweight title!
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