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RAFL 78: Canada Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Desjardins as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jericho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Desjardins to counter with a crisp jab.
Desjardins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jericho's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho is looking for a triangle but Desjardins pushes his legs off easily.
Jericho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desjardins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desjardins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desjardins postures up in Jericho's guard and throws a big left but Jericho blocks it.
Desjardins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desjardins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing.
Desjardins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jericho wants to get back to his feet but Desjardins drags him back down.
Desjardins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jericho works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jericho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Desjardins.
Desjardins wants to work for an arm triangle but Jericho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desjardins is working for a kimura but Jericho is defending it quite comfortably.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Desjardins is keen to just control but Jericho is a slippery customer.
Desjardins is just content to waste time from the top position. Jericho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desjardins.
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desjardins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jericho keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
Desjardins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Jericho blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Desjardins has gone for a leg lock! Jericho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desjardins's guard.
Desjardins has his hands on Jericho's head, controlling the position.
Desjardins controls Jericho momentarily but Jericho frees himself.
Desjardins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desjardins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jericho sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins passes to full mount!
Desjardins lands a big shot there that rocks Jericho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Desjardins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Desjardins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Desjardins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jericho is on top in guard.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins wants to control the position but Jericho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Desjardins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jericho trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Desjardins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho moves to clinch but Desjardins breaks away
and Desjardins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jericho's guard now.
Desjardins chips away with some ground and pound.
Desjardins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jericho dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desjardins working a defensive guard here.
Jericho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins has an active guard here but Jericho has managed to pass into half guard.
Jericho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jericho wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desjardins wants to improve his position but Jericho is controlling well.
Jericho wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desjardins is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Desjardins manages to get to full guard.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Jericho preventing the sweep.
Desjardins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jericho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jericho tries for a kimura but Desjardins is defending well.
Desjardins is trying to control Jericho's posture but Jericho avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jericho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Desjardins is working to get back to half guard.
Jericho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jericho unloads with some shots from mount but Desjardins bucks and avoids them well.
Jericho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Desjardins because Jericho loaded up on that one.
Desjardins is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Desjardins tries to control Jericho's body but Jericho pushes him off. Desjardins squirms to his side and now Jericho has his back!
Jericho avoiding Desjardins 's attempts to control his hands.
Jericho doesn't have the hooks in and Desjardins manages to turn into his guard.
Desjardins is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho pulls Desjardins in close to his closed guard and prevents Desjardins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
That's time! Desjardins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jericho shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Desjardins.
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.
Desjardins stands up over Jericho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jericho's guard.
Jericho is trying to control but can't.
Desjardins wants to pass to mount but Jericho is defending the position.
Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
Francois Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jericho defending well though.
Desjardins passes to side control.
Desjardins throws an elbow but Jericho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Desjardins landing strikes.
Jericho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desjardins's best efforts.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Desjardins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jericho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jericho and Desjardins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jericho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jericho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Desjardins connects with a decent elbow.
Desjardins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jericho is avoiding damage well.
Desjardins throwing strikes but Jericho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jericho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Desjardins is trying to work for a sweep but Jericho has mounted him!
Jericho prevents Desjardins from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working hard here to advance position.
Jericho stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt
and Desjardins counters with a takedown into side control.
Desjardins is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jericho struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins is having none of it.
An elbow from Desjardins crashes against the mat.
Francois Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jericho is being controlled here.
Desjardins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andrew Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho trying to remain calm as Desjardins controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins trying to control the action but Jericho is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desjardins 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Desjardins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey's entrance music is I've Got the Power. A fine choice. Morgan has chosen Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau as his entrance music. Sean Morgan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gabriel Grey's chin.
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196 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey lands with an overhand left.
Grey throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Grey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Grey getting side control.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morgan is looking to get back to is feet but Grey passes into side control.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Grey is dominant here and he's now got Morgan's back!
Grey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Grey controlling from the back.
Grey has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Morgan is in real trouble here. Grey gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Morgan is tapping out! Grey wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Grey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes into the arena with Hawaii 78 & E ala E blaring out of the sound system. Mathers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Victory by Eminem. Marshall Mathers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko swings widly with a right hand
letting Mathers counter with a right hand.
Jarkko dodges the punch combination from Mathers.
Mathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko closes the distance and clinches.
Jarkko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mathers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Jarkko fails to land.
Jarkko keeps control of Mathers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jarkko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathers prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarkko swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jarkko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathers loads up on a big right hand but Jarkko slips the punch.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Mathers tries to bum rush Jarkko with a series of wild strikes but Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mathers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarkko doesn't seem phased though.
Jarkko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarkko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarkko throws a right hand that misses
and Mathers counters with a nice body shot.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
Jarkko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers throws out the jab.
Jarkko lands a nice looking body shot.
Jarkko cracks Mathers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jarkko lunges at Mathers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mathers's hand.
Jarkko throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarkko is looking to wear down Mathers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarkko tries to clinch but Mathers is having none of it.
Jarkko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers slips a straight right by Jarkko.
Mathers misses with a few strikes there.
Mathers throws a series of punches but Jarkko avoids them all with ease.
Jarkko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mathers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mathers is looking for a sweep.
Mathers dodges the ground and pound from Jarkko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko laying and praying for a moment but Mathers takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mathers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Jarkko prevents Mathers from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mathers looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathers, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathers is adopting a defensive guard.
Jarkko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mathers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mathers wants to control but Jarkko postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathers is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
Jarkko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mathers's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jarkko wants to control but Mathers is keeping him busy.
Mathers struggling a bit here.
Mathers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jarkko.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarkko lands a jab to Mathers's midsection.
Mathers swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown but Mathers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jarkko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jarkko tries to clinch up but Mathers circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jarkko there.
Mathers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jarkko is looking to clinch but Mathers is avoiding it.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Sloppy strikes from Mathers. Those never looked like landing.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
Mathers swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jarkko is looking to take a break and control but Mathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathers won't allow Jarkko to pass to mount.
Mathers is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Mathers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarkko.
Mathers is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mathers is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko prevents Mathers from improving his position.
Jarkko wants to pass to mount but Mathers is defending the position.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. Jarkko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mathers wants to get back to full guard but Jarkko has passed into side control.
Mathers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jarkko.
Mathers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jarkko trying to control but Mathers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko breaks from Mathers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jarkko controlling the position easily from mount.
Jarkko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jarkko looking to control but Mathers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jarkko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mathers?
Jarkko lands a big elbow.
Jarkko lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jarkko tries to control but Mathers wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mathers throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathers dodges the punch combination from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mathers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarkko laying and praying for a moment but Mathers takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers is staying active underneath Jarkko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarkko not doing much here.
Jarkko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarkko is working away from the top position though.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarkko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mathers wants to get back to his feet.
Mathers won't allow Jarkko to pass to mount.
Jarkko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mathers is squirming around, avoiding Jarkko's attempts to control the action.
Jarkko landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is trying desperately to improve position.
Mathers tries to lock up and control but Jarkko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathers is looking to escape.
Jarkko unloading with bombs!
Mathers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jarkko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko content just to control the position here.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jarkko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jarkko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mathers for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Naru Jarkko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jarkko misses with a combination
and Mathers counters with a one-two to the body.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
Mathers thuds his right hand into Jarkko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mathers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
Jarkko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mathers.
Marshall Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathers cracks Jarkko with an open hand slap.
Jarkko shoots in for a double leg but Mathers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the body from Jarkko misses
and Mathers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarkko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manhoef makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pedersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhoef sprawls well. Manhoef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pedersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pedersen misses with a double jab
and Pedersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lane Pedersen has been cut.
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!
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Pedersen avoids them all with ease.
Pedersen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manhoef throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedersen.
Pedersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manhoef managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pedersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen swings around for an armbar but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pedersen's guard.
Pedersen has Manhoef pulled in close to control his posture.
Manhoef wants to get up but he can't break Pedersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manhoef stopping the sweep attempt from Pedersen.
Manhoef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manhoef trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pedersen's guard.
Manhoef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoef accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pedersen looking to control.
Manhoef gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pedersen tries to clinch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Pedersen works the jab nicely.
Manhoef throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedersen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manhoef!
Pedersen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manhoef hang on?
Pedersen cracks Manhoef with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Manhoef is trying to stand.
Pedersen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pedersen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pedersen working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Manhoef slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Manhoef is trying to stand.
Pedersen controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedersen.
Pedersen is nestled in close to Manhoef, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pedersen throws a strike but Manhoef avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pedersen advances to half guard.
Pedersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.
Pedersen looks to land a strike but Manhoef avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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 Lane Pedersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lane Pedersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pedersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef misses with a combination
and Pedersen counters with a left and a right that stings Manhoef.
Manhoef lands with a nice combination. Pedersen backs away looking to recover.
Manhoef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhoef falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pedersen counters with a nice body kick.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pedersen jabs at Manhoef's body.
Pedersen blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Pedersen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen lands a slapping body shot.
Pedersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef counters with an outside leg kick.
Manhoef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pedersen counters with a left and a right that stings Manhoef.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Pedersen tries to bum rush Manhoef with a series of wild strikes but Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedersen tests Manhoef's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedersen lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Pedersen blocks the leg kick.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedersen moves away.
Some wild striking there from Pedersen.
Manhoef takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lane Pedersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedersen manages to avoid it.
Pedersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pedersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manhoef looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pedersen working Manhoef over with strikes.
Pedersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pedersen 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.
Pedersen with the ground and pound but Manhoef uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pedersen.
Pedersen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
Pedersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pedersen looking to sit in guard and control but Manhoef gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pedersen is working an open guard so Manhoef takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lane Pedersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhoef was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedersen.
Pedersen digs a good hook to Manhoef's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedersen misses with a wild combination.
Pedersen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Manhoef counter with a right hand.
Pedersen avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
Pedersen feints a jab promting Manhoef to slip. Pedersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manhoef slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pedersen is looking to clinch but Manhoef is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedersen misses with a double jab.
Pedersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedersen throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lane Pedersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lane Pedersen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pedersen is looking to clinch but Manhoef is avoiding it.
Pedersen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manhoef throws a combination that misses
so Pedersen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lane Pedersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pedersen throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but Pedersen is having none of it.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Pedersen from controlling successfully.
Pedersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pedersen throwing strikes but Manhoef manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pedersen is looking to regain half guard here but Manhoef keeps moving and retains side control.
Pedersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manhoef off and has taken his back!
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.
Manhoef manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Pedersen is now in side control.
Pedersen working the head and body with strikes.
Pedersen decides to stand back up. Pedersen steps back and let's Manhoef get back to his feet.
Pedersen throws a combination that misses
and Manhoef counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef connects with a crisp jab.
Pedersen darts in trying to clinch
and Manhoef counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pedersen misses.
A combination from Pedersen does no damage.
Pedersen misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Pedersen blocks the leg kick.
Manhoef falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pedersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedersen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manhoef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lane Pedersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhoef throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedersen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pedersen tries to work over Manhoef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhoef breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedersen misses with a combination
and Manhoef counters with a thumping low kick.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedersen lands with a straight right. Manhoef didn't see that one coming.
Pedersen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Pedersen moves out of range easily.
Manhoef throws a combination that misses
and Pedersen counters with a straight right hand.
Pedersen throws the kick towards the body but Manhoef avoids it.
Pedersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pedersen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Pedersen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Ballantyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen The Light as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrick Ballantyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Harris!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Ballantyne blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Randall Harris has been cut.
Ballantyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ballantyne lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris looks to clinch
and Ballantyne counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris wants to clinch but Ballantyne slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ballantyne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballantyne fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Harris looks gassed!
Ballantyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Nice body punch from Ballantyne.
Harris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Ballantyne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris is rocked!
That has opened up Randall Harris's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ballantyne - that will leave a mark!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballantyne finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballantyne fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Harris out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Garrick Ballantyne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates comes to the cage accompanied by Hmmm... Interesting.... Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Colby Henderson enters the cage!
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217 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates throws a combination that misses
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a big right hand! Oh Bates is in trouble here! Henderson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cannibal Corpse - Priests of Sodom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge misses with a combination
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Bridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bridge takes one on the button.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Bridge.
Bridge slips under a jab.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bridge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher throws a sloppy body shot
and Bridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bridge.
Bridge blocking some punches.
Fisher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bridge's defenses.
It looks like John Bridge has been cut.
Fisher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bridge's defenses.
Fisher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher working Bridge over with knees to the body.
Fisher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Fisher.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Bridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bridge is defending well for now.
Bridge dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Bridge blocks with his arms.
Bridge letting Fisher take a breather here.
Bridge working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but Bridge blocks it.
Bridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bridge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Bridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fisher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fisher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisher.
Bridge jumps guard but Fisher stands there with Bridge around his waist. Bridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Bridge blocks with his arms.
Bridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fisher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher leaning against his opponent.
Bridge dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Bridge jumps guard and drags Fisher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher wants to stand but Bridge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Bridge, not yet.
Bridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
Bridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher wants to stand but Bridge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Bridge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bridge'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.
Bridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fisher prevents it.
Fisher misses with an elbow strike.
Bridge has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Bridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher darts in trying to clinch
and Bridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Fisher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fisher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bridge's face.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge jumps guard but Fisher stands there with Bridge around his waist. Bridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fisher obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bridge's brow.
Bridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridge avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Bridge looking for a takedown.
Bridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridge can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Fisher scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher digs a right hand underneath Bridge's ribcage. Bridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridge wants to break free but Fisher has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Bridge blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fisher throws an elbow but misses.
Fisher has Bridge pressed against the cage, preventing Bridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Fisher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Fisher keeps control of Bridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fisher pushes off an throws an elbow but Bridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher scores a nice knee to the body.
Bridge breaks from the clinch.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher lands a jab to Bridge's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisher scoring well with a low kick there.
Fisher throws a leg kick which misses Bridge's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridge tries to avoid it.
Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Bridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Bridge.
Bridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fisher. Fisher obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Fisher.
Bridge throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Bridge throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a leg kick
and Bridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridge avoids the elbow strike from Fisher, against the cage.
Fisher is trying to maintain a safe position but Bridge gets an underhook and turns Fisher into the cage.
Bridge is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
Bridge can't break the clinch.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher lands a nice elbow.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George Fisher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisher slows down the pace here.
Bridge avoids the elbow strike from Fisher, against the cage.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridge's elbow.
Bridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fisher thows a leg kick but Bridge checks it
and Bridge counters with a nice body shot.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Bridge takes one to the side of the head.
Fisher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fisher.
Bridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher has Bridge pushed against the cage.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Bridge blocks with his arms.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bridge is defending well for now.
Bridge pulls guard.
Bridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to stand but Bridge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridge is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
John Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fisher. That's going to slow Bridge down.
A big left from Bridge misses.
Fisher tries to clinch but Bridge moves away
and Bridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fisher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisher.
Fisher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bridge moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Bridge looks to land a combination. Fisher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like George Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Fisher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fisher. That's going to slow Bridge down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a combination. Bridge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Bridge.
Bridge throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridge circles away.
Bridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
Fisher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bridge. That did some damage!
Fisher looks to clinch
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Bridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher slowing the pace effectively.
George Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Fisher blocks the elbow strike.
Fisher looking to stall.
Bridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Bridge misses
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Bridge wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Fisher digs a right hand into Bridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridge's gas tank.
Fisher cracks Bridge with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bridge fails to land.
Bridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 John Bridge.
I think Fisher 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Fisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. Silva has chosen Lil Wayne- I'm Me as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Marciano in his tracks momentarily.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Marciano backing up. Marciano nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Marciano leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Marciano moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Marciano counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano misses with a jab to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Marciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Tommy Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Michael Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Tommy Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with the body kick
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Marciano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tommy Marciano has been cut.
Marciano jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Marciano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marciano really felt that one!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Manitoba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manitoba feints and then cracks Swagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swagger down.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manitoba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Wayne Manitoba has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manitoba.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a three punch combo that has Manitoba backing up. Manitoba nods at Swagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manitoba moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Swagger closes the distance and clinches.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swagger avoids the elbow strike from Manitoba, against the cage.
Swagger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manitoba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manitoba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manitoba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manitoba leaning against his opponent.
Swagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manitoba blocks an elbow strike.
Manitoba managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Swagger slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Swagger.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger throws an elbow but it misses.
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.
Swagger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manitoba is defending well for now.
Swagger leaning against his opponent.
Manitoba is trying to maintain a safe position but Swagger gets an underhook and turns Manitoba into the cage.
Manitoba leaning against his opponent.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manitoba tries to break free but Swagger pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manitoba is defending well for now.
Manitoba stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swagger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Manitoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swagger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Swagger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Swagger missing with knees to the body.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
Swagger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger digs a right hand underneath Manitoba's ribcage. Manitoba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swagger misses with a knee strike.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Manitoba is pressed up against the cage. Swagger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manitoba down to the mat. Manitoba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manitoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manitoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swagger looks gassed!
Manitoba looks to throw a body kick
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Swagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger staying calm.
Manitoba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manitoba tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manitoba leaves Swagger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swagger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Manitoba.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manitoba, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger controlling the action here for a moment.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne Manitoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manitoba misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Manitoba is keeping the position.
Swagger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Swagger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manitoba's guard.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
Manitoba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swagger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tommy Swagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Swagger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manitoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swagger fails to land the takedown.
Manitoba misses with a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters with a single leg into guard. Manitoba didn't expect that.
Swagger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manitoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger stays in close to Manitoba's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Manitoba.
Swagger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tommy Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swagger misses with a knee strike.
Swagger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manitoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swagger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manitoba is trying to maintain a safe position but Swagger gets an underhook and turns Manitoba into the cage.
Swagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manitoba backwards.
Swagger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manitoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger misses with a punch on the inside.
Swagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger tries a body shot but Manitoba blocks it.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger is trying to trip Manitoba. He has hold of a leg but Manitoba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swagger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manitoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manitoba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger throws a right and a left that Manitoba avoids nicely.
Manitoba misses with the body kick
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manitoba keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Swagger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manitoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Manitoba, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tommy Swagger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manitoba cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.
Swagger has a takedown stuffed.
Manitoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Manitoba throws a sloppy head kick
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Manitoba throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manitoba really felt that one!
Manitoba throws a right hand that misses
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manitoba wants to stand and escape but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Wayne Manitoba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick by Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Manitoba lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manitoba is being controlled here.
Manitoba is looking for a sweep.
Swagger is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manitoba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manitoba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Manitoba's face as Swagger controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
That's time! Manitoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swagger looking to score a takedown here. Manitoba is defending well but Swagger drives through and ends up in Manitoba's guard.
Manitoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That kick from Manitoba tenderised Swagger's leg. Swagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a straight right hand.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swagger.
Swagger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Swagger keeps control of Manitoba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manitoba stalling in the clinch but Swagger improves position.
Nice elbow from Manitoba.
A short right from Swagger.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Manitoba.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger crunches a lovely knee into Manitoba's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manitoba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Manitoba would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Swagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manitoba backwards.
Wayne Manitoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba trying to stall but Swagger improves his position.
Manitoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swagger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Manitoba.
Swagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger taking a breather.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manitoba managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Swagger lands a knee to the body.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
Manitoba breaks from the clinch.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manitoba's guard now.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manitoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Swagger.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Swagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manitoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger staying calm.
Tommy Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Swagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swagger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Swagger!
Tommy Swagger is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kauffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krutcher comes to the cage accompanied by Fun Things - Savage. Kauffman has chosen Queen- Another one bites the dust as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Krutcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Kauffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauffman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kauffman throws a lazy body kick
and Krutcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Chad Kauffman has been cut.
Krutcher misses with a straight left.
Kauffman jabs at Krutcher's body.
Kauffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kauffman thows a body shot but no joy.
Krutcher checks a leg kick nicely.
Kauffman digs a good hook to Krutcher's body.
Kauffman fails with the takedown
and Krutcher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Kauffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Kauffman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kauffman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krutcher's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kauffman.
Kauffman misses with a hook
and Krutcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kauffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krutcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kauffman somewhat.
Kauffman throws a combination that misses
and Krutcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauffman scores with the left hand. Krutcher knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman looks for the body kick but Krutcher saw that one coming.
Krutcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kauffman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krutcher's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauffman stops Krutcher from standing up.
Kauffman wants to control from the top but Krutcher keeps moving.
Krutcher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krutcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kauffman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kauffman trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chad Kauffman.
Kauffman shoots in and gets a takedown into Krutcher's guard.
Krutcher keeping moving, preventing Kauffman from controlling successfully.
Kauffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Krutcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kauffman wants to control from the top but Krutcher keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Kauffman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Kauffman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kauffman misses with a left hand
and Krutcher counters with a head kick. That will keep Kauffman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Kauffman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Kauffman'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.
Kauffman looks to throw the jab but Krutcher is out of range.
Krutcher looks to land a right hand but Kauffman moved out of range.
Kauffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krutcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kauffman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kauffman looking to sit in guard and control but Krutcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kauffman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauffman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krutcher in his tracks.
Krutcher throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kauffman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kauffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krutcher.
Krutcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kauffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kauffman misses with a hook
and Krutcher counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Kauffman misses.
Kauffman misses with an uppercut
and Krutcher counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kauffman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kauffman thows a leg kick but Krutcher checks it
and Krutcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Kauffman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krutcher's knee momentarily.
Kauffman misses with a leg kick
and Krutcher counters with a big head kick but Kauffman shrugs it off.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Kauffman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krutcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kauffman throws a leg kick
and Krutcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kauffman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kauffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a hook but Kauffman avoids it easily.
Kauffman throws a shot to the body.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher throws out a loose jab but Kauffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krutcher tries to land a front kick but Kauffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krutcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kauffman throws a leg kick
and Krutcher counters with a straight right hand.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krutcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Kauffman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kauffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Krutcher. No joy for Kauffman on that attempt.
Jason Krutcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Kauffman.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kauffman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauffman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kauffman duly obliges.
Krutcher throws a lazy head kick
and Kauffman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krutcher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Krutcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Kauffman's cut.
That's time! Krutcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kauffman throws a leg kick but Krutcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kauffman misses with a combination
and Krutcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Kauffman scores with a four punch combination!
Krutcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krutcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kauffman.
Kauffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krutcher manages to avoid it.
Kauffman throws a body kick the misses
and Krutcher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kauffman is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Krutcher as Kauffman shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauffman is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Krutcher Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kauffman is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Krutcher!
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