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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Verdune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jadimbu Muliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdune's entrance music is Remember the name. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Muliva's choice of entrance music: In Flames - The Quiet Place. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Verdune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jadimbu Muliva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muliva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Verdune is trying to improve his position.
Verdune gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Muliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verdune does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muliva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Verdune is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jadimbu Muliva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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282 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suckerpunch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suckerpunch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King misses with the combination.
Suckerpunch shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Suckerpunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Suckerpunch looks gassed!
Jab by King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Suckerpunch sprawling to the canvas! Suckerpunch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
Suckerpunch is rocked!
King drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Suckerpunch's head, knocking him out cold! King is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas King!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Theme From Black Belt Jones as his entrance music. 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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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmer lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hemmer misses with a hook.
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Hemmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly misses with a knee to the head.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Hemmer managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Hemmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Hemmer.
Hemmer misses with a hook
and Kelly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hemmer dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Hemmer's head and hops out.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Hemmer manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly forces Hemmer back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly is leaning against Hemmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hemmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmer's efforts to push away.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Hemmer in a clinch.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
Hemmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hemmer wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
Kelly stalling the fight.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemmer is defending well for now.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemmer is defending well for now.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hemmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Hemmer blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmer's efforts to push away.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hemmer breaks from the clinch.
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly prevents Hemmer from breaking the clinch.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hemmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemmer throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Hemmer lands a jab.
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
Hemmer checks a leg kick.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hemmer lands with a right hand.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemmer.
Kelly has Hemmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemmer is defending well for now.
Hemmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmer avoids it.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
Hemmer working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly tries to work over Hemmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hemmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmer avoids it.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly looks gassed!
Hemmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
Hemmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemmer misses with a double jab
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sig Hemmer has been cut.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Kelly will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hemmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kelly slips a straight right by Hemmer.
Hemmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hemmer misses with a hook
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Hemmer can't break the clinch.
Hemmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Hemmer tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Hemmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kelly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Kelly.
Hemmer is trying to break free.
Hemmer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kelly gets an underhook and turns Hemmer into the cage.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a body punch.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmer's efforts to push away.
Hemmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hemmer managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly pushes Hemmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hemmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Kelly is leaning against Hemmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly lands a body punch.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmer avoids it.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body.
Jim Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kelly scores with a knee to the head.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmer avoids it.
Kelly connects with a knee to the head.
Hemmer wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but Hemmer blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hemmer up against the cage.
Hemmer fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Hemmer controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hemmer's elbow.
Hemmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hemmer breaks the clinch.
Kelly rushes Hemmer and presses him up against the cage.
Hemmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly pushes Hemmer up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Hemmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kelly walks away with a smile on his face. Hemmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Hemmer.
A knee to the head by Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly is looking to control Hemmer's arms but Hemmer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hemmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hemmer manages to break the clinch.
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelly lands a nice elbow.
Kelly tries to work over Hemmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hemmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemmer.
Hemmer tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Hemmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hemmer, right into the meat.
Hemmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hemmer.
Hemmer scores with a hook.
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Hemmer avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemmer.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Hemmer tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly trying to stall but Hemmer improves his position.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemmer is defending well for now.
Hemmer is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hemmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hemmer is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Hemmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmer avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmer is trying to break free.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hemmer manages to break the clinch.
Sig Hemmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Hemmer finish him?
A jab from Hemmer misses.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hemmer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmer. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hemmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hemmer shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kelly is backing up but Hemmer catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kelly covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hemmer Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sig Hemmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav's entrance music is Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokislav scores with a nice body kick.
Fokislav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fokislav tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fokislav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fokislav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Fokislav shrugs it off though.
Fokislav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokislav clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fokislav blocks it with crossed arms.
Fokislav gets control of Simpson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fokislav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fokislav looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokislav, not yet.
Simpson stops Fokislav from standing up.
Fokislav is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fokislav 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.
Fokislav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fokislav seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Ipu Fokislav wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fokislav clinches up against the cage.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fokislav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fokislav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Fokislav shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson drives through and clinches with Fokislav against the cage.
Fokislav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fokislav darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Fokislav breaks the clinch.
Simpson has Fokislav up against the cage in a clinch.
Fokislav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fokislav is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fokislav backwards.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson stalling.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
It looks like Ipu Fokislav has been cut.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
Fokislav lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Fokislav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Fokislav's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fokislav.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fokislav tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fokislav drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokislav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Fokislav working aggressively here.
Fokislav tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fokislav tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Simpson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fokislav takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fokislav avoids the damage to the body.
Fokislav can't get the takedown.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Fokislav pulls Simpson into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokislav is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fokislav throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a head kick.
Fokislav forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fokislav connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fokislav fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Fokislav manages to break the clinch.
Fokislav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipu Fokislav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fokislav shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fokislav moves into the clinch.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Fokislav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson stalling against the cage.
Fokislav is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Fokislav working hard to break the clinch.
Fokislav is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Fokislav in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bart Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks it.
Fokislav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fokislav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Fokislav tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fokislav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fokislav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Fokislav is working Simpson over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fokislav.
Fokislav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fokislav shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fokislav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fokislav wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fokislav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Ipu Fokislav wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fokislav forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Fokislav decides to pull guard.
Fokislav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Fokislav is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Fokislav.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fokislav has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks with his arms.
Simpson working Fokislav over with knees to the body.
Fokislav with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fokislav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Fokislav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Fokislav is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fokislav digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokislav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks it.
Fokislav lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ipu Fokislav's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fokislav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fokislav forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fokislav lands a right hand.
Fokislav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fokislav throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fokislav is trying to trip Simpson. He has hold of a leg but Simpson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fokislav persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fokislav looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fokislav forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fokislav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. Fokislav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fokislav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fokislav off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipu Fokislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Fokislav 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Fokislav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Fokislav misses with some punches.
Fokislav pulls guard effortlessly.
Simpson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simpson gets to his feet. Fokislav looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simpson darts in and clinches Fokislav up against the cage.
Fokislav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Fokislav is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fokislav misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fokislav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fokislav tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fokislav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fokislav pushes Simpson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fokislav blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fokislav as the two fighters clinch.
Fokislav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fokislav can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fokislav.
Fokislav tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fokislav drops back down to his feet.
Fokislav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fokislav lands a body shot.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fokislav's defenses.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Fokislav is blocking nicely.
Fokislav breaks the clinch.
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fokislav tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fokislav avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav lands with a right to the head.
Fokislav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Fokislav.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson has Fokislav pressed against the cage, preventing Fokislav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fokislav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Fokislav.
Fokislav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fokislav lands a nice uppercut.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Fokislav misses with a punch on the inside.
Fokislav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Fokislav blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Fokislav.
Fokislav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson wants to stall.
Fokislav avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fokislav lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fokislav.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokislav tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ipu Fokislav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Simpson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fokislav is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Fokislav.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fokislav's face.
Fokislav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Fokislav shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Fokislav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut has chosen Poland National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
155 lbs
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24
158 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Saurkraut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Saurkraut moved out of range nicely.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saurkraut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saurkraut controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Saurkraut has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bush squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saurkraut controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saurkraut thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Saurkraut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Saurkraut might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Olaf Saurkraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bush throws a combination that misses
so Saurkraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to stand up but Saurkraut is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurkraut content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Olaf Saurkraut hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saurkraut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saurkraut slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Bush scores with a nice strike.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
and Saurkraut counters with a takedown into side control.
Bush is not content to let Saurkraut control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bush pushes Saurkraut away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saurkraut gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saurkraut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bush tries to sprawl but Saurkraut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bush pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Saurkraut not doing much here.
Saurkraut postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bush to stand up.
Jay Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saurkraut 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.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saurkraut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bush seems a little lost for a moment, as Saurkraut dominates the positioning.
Saurkraut trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom.
Saurkraut takes a little break here. Bush wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut taking a break here but Bush is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saurkraut controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olaf Saurkraut.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Saurkraut is just out of range.
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.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saurkraut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurkraut.
Bush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut happy to just control the position for now.
Saurkraut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Saurkraut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bush.
Saurkraut shoots for a takedown but Bush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saurkraut.
Bush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bush misses with a double jab.
That kick from Saurkraut tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurkraut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saurkraut trying to control the pace.
Bush is trying to stand back up but Saurkraut is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Olaf Saurkraut was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bush throws a lazy uppercut
and Saurkraut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut looking to pass the guard.
Saurkraut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Olaf Saurkraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saurkraut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bush takes a step back to recover.
Bush cracks Saurkraut with an open hand slap.
Saurkraut scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saurkraut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saurkraut tries to pass to full mount but Bush defends it.
Saurkraut stalling.
Jay Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut looks to land a strike but Bush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Saurkraut stops Bush from standing up.
Saurkraut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Olaf Saurkraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Saurkraut moved out of range nicely.
Bush misses with a left hand
so Saurkraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Saurkraut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saurkraut 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Saurkraut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binky Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults. Barnes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Burn This City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Binky Barnes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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23
163 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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22
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geasus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Binky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maximus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximus lands with a nice body kick.
Barnes looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Maximus.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maximus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maximus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geasus Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barnes is trying to drag Maximus to the mat but Maximus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Geasus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binky Barnes.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Barnes tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus misses with an elbow over the top.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximus.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Maximus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maximus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus there.
Maximus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Geasus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maximus scoring well with a low kick there.
Maximus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Maximus.
Maximus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maximus scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Maximus.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes checks a low kick from Maximus.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Maximus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maximus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Maximus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Maximus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maximus cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geasus Maximus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maximus.
Barnes jabs Maximus right on the nose. Maximus blinks but takes it well.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maximus.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Maximus lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maximus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maximus!
Maximus lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. Barnes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximus's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Maximus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnes misses the jab.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
Geasus Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maximus catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximus defends it nicely.
Geasus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binky Barnes.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Barnes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maximus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barnes.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maximus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximus misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geasus Maximus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Maximus.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes stalks Maximus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus's face. Maximus staggers backwards, shaken.
Maximus scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Maximus lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maximus rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.
Maximus is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Maximus into the cage.
Maximus lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus looking for a takedown.
Maximus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Binky Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geasus Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geasus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binky Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Maximus manages to get underhooks.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Maximus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Maximus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands the left hand.
Geasus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Maximus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus lands a front kick.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Maximus has managed to clinch.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximus is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geasus Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geasus Maximus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Vesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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198 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Vesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Robert!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robert circles away quickly and effectively.
Vesque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vesque counters with a one-two to the body.
Robert fails with the takedown
and Vesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robert! Vesque lets Robert back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Robert is rocked!
It looks like Jacques Robert has been cut.
Robert is holding his hands too far apart here. Vesque throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Robert is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rene Vesque!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thug has chosen Breathe - The Prodigy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lonnie Thug!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Thug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy is staying active underneath Thug, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Thug slips a nice elbow through Hardy's hands, connecting with Hardy's forehead.
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thug is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thug working Hardy over with strikes.
Thug seems to be looking for submissions.
Thug lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thug thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thug.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Thug is proving a slippery customer.
Thug wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Thug postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thug.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thug trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Thug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
Thug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thug scoring with some ground and pound.
Thug trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thug must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thug forces his way into half guard.
Thug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy looking to control but Thug passes into half guard.
Thug is stalling here. Hardy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thug seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thug is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thug is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Thug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Thug shoots in.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thug counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Thug from controlling successfully.
Hardy is looking to sweep but instead, Thug has passed into half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Hardy wants to control but Thug is keeping busy.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thug.
Still in half guard, Thug seems content to control.
Thug thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thug is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thug is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thug with the ground and pound but Hardy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Thug is proving a slippery customer.
Thug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thug trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Thug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thug pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardy to regain full guard.
Thug keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thug is pushing down on Hardy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardy is fighting to maintain full guard but Thug has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thug drops an elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Thug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thug takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thug seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lonnie Thug has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thug looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thug landing with the ground and pound.
Thug sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Thug working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Thug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thug shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thug throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Thug scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thug postures up.
Thug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thug scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thug.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thug.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Thug from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Thug postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Thug trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thug is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Thug lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Thug from controlling successfully.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Thug is proving a slippery customer.
Thug throws a big right hand that misses.
Lonnie Thug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thug seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thug trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thug counters with a single leg into guard. Hardy didn't expect that.
Thug stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
Thug trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Carter Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thug drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Thug off! Thug jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Thug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lonnie Thug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thug winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonnie Thug!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by VooDoo Child. Achilles Anvil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Anvil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levrone dodges the punch combination from Anvil.
Anvil works the jab nicely.
Anvil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levrone manages to avoid it.
Anvil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anvil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Levrone counters with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Anvil.
Levrone is rocked!
Levrone misses with a right hand
and Anvil counters with a huge left! Levrone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Anvil isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Levrone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Anvil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilles Anvil!
Achilles Anvil is the new middleweight champion!
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