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MLC 4: Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bigelow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bigelow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigelow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Bigelow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
Wallace working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bigelow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wallace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace content just to control the position here.
Wallace looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bigelow covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Wallace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Bodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe throws a lazy right hand but Bodi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doe moves into the clinch successfully.
Bodi stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Bodi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bodi blocks an uppercut.
Doe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bodi backwards.
Bodi is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doe wants a takedown but no success here.
Bodi pulls guard effortlessly.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe postures up.
Bodi wants to stand but Doe is controlling the position.
Doe trying to control but Bodi is working from the bottom.
Doe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bodi has wrist control.
Bodi pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Bodi wants to get back to his feet but Doe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bodi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe has closed the distance and engaged Bodi in a clinch.
Doe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bodi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sergio Bodi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Doe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bodi blocking some punches.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bodi avoids it.
Bodi tries to land knees in the clinch but Doe avoids the damage to the body.
Bodi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bodi drags the fight down to the ground.
Doe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bodi wants to stand up but Doe is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doe controls the pace.
Bodi trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bodi's guard.
John Doe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Doe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bodi misses with a wild combination.
Bodi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doe tries for a takedown but Bodi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bodi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bodi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe darts in and clinches Bodi up against the cage.
Doe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Doe.
Doe prevents the takedown attempt.
Bodi lands with a left to the head.
Doe blocking some punches.
Doe tries to break free but Bodi pushes him back against the cage.
Bodi is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
Doe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bodi or not.
Bodi is breathing heavily.
Doe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bodi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bodi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bodi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doe has him pressed against the cage.
Bodi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doe is trying to drag Bodi to the mat but Bodi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bodi prevents Doe from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bodi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bodi is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Bodi.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bodi is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe has Bodi pressed against the cage, preventing Bodi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bodi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doe is working for takedown but Bodi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bodi tries to break free but Doe pushes him back against the cage.
Bodi trying to land knees to the body.
Bodi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doe wants to break free but Bodi has control.
Doe misses with a body punch.
Doe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bodi tries to land a knee to the head but Doe blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe 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.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bodi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bodi. Those never looked like landing.
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodi.
Bodi slaps away a takedown attempt from Doe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergio Bodi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doe moves to clinch but Bodi breaks away
and Bodi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bodi.
Bodi trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bodi throws and elbow that misses. Doe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bodi's guard. Nice move by Doe!
Bodi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bodi tries to get out of the position.
Doe trying to control but Bodi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bodi is on top in guard.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Bodi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top!
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bodi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodi working a defensive guard here.
Bodi wants to stand but Doe is controlling the position.
Doe trying to control but Bodi is working from the bottom.
Doe stands up from Bodi's guard - Doe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doe looks to clinch
and Bodi counters by clinching up.
Bodi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Bodi pulls guard effortlessly.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Bodi is keeping the position.
Doe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bodi is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bodi holds on and takes a little breather.
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bodi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bodi, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bodi darts in and clinches Doe up against the cage.
Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bodi working hard to break the clinch.
Bodi drags the fight down to the ground.
Bodi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodi wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe wants to control from the top but Bodi keeps moving.
Bodi pulls Doe in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergio Bodi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doe wants to clinch but Bodi slips to the side
and Bodi counters with a stiff right hand.
Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doe stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Bodi.
Doe is trying to break free.
Doe blocks an elbow strike from Bodi.
A short left from Doe.
Bodi jumps guard but Doe stands there with Bodi around his waist. Bodi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bodi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Doe blocks a head kick by Bodi.
Doe tries to clinch up
letting Bodi counter with a right hand.
Bodi clinches with his opponent.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bodi has double underhooks.
Bodi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doe has Bodi pressed against the cage, preventing Bodi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doe is trying to force a seperation but Bodi has the dominant position.
Bodi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doe scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodi has Doe pushed against the cage.
Bodi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bodi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
Bodi tries to stall but Doe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodi is trying to break free.
Doe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doe working aggressively here.
Doe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe pushes Bodi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bodi stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bodi - that landed with a thud.
Doe pushes Bodi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doe slows down the pace here.
Bodi misses with a body punch.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bodi jumps into guard, dragging Doe to the mat.
Doe is looking to stand up but Bodi won't let him.
Bodi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bodi instigates a clinch.
Doe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bodi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bodi tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Bodi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bodi looking to stall.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bodi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Doe to the mat. Doe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bodi trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bodi wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Bodi from controlling successfully.
Bodi is really struggling to control Doe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sergio Bodi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doe wants to clinch but Bodi slips to the side
and Bodi counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bodi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
Doe tries to clinch up but Bodi circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe rushes Bodi and presses him up against the cage.
Doe tries for a takedown but Bodi manages to get underhooks.
Bodi tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Bodi working aggressively here.
Bodi trying to land knees to the body.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bodi gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bodi tries to pull guard but Doe won't allow it.
Bodi goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bodi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bodi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodi.
Bodi has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Doe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bodi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe tries to clinch
and Bodi counters by moving into the clinch.
Doe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bodi tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
Bodi avoids the elbow strike from Doe, against the cage.
Bodi jumps guard but Doe stands there with Bodi around his waist. Bodi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doe looking for a takedown.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
John Doe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bodi jumps guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Bodi keeps moving.
Bodi is controlling Doe's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Bodi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bodi 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bodi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pentangeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentangeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentangeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentangeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pentangeli slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pentangeli is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Pentangeli wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pentangeli is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pentangeli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pentangeli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pentangeli on the ground.
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.
Pentangeli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pentangeli should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pentangeli prevents James from getting the reversal.
James is squirming around, avoiding Pentangeli's attempts to control the action.
Pentangeli throws a sloppy strike and James uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and James has ended up in Pentangeli's guard.
Pentangeli wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James throws and elbow that misses. Pentangeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Pentangeli!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James keeping moving, preventing Pentangeli from controlling successfully.
Pentangeli looking to pass the guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John James.
Pentangeli fails with the takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Pentangeli fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pentangeli wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Pentangeli keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Pentangeli.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentangeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pentangeli misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a good low kick that Pentangeli was not able to check.
Pentangeli with a nice cross.
Pentangeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Pentangeli misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a nice leg kick.
Pentangeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pentangeli's knee momentarily.
Pentangeli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentangeli throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentangeli misses with a lunging right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a leg kick.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pentangeli to the ground. James is now in Pentangeli's guard.
Pentangeli striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Pentangeli wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pentangeli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James trying to control but Pentangeli is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Pentangeli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pentangeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pentangeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentangeli postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Pentangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Pentangeli trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentangeli wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Pentangeli looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pentangeli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pentangeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pentangeli can do anything to dispel that myth.
James won't allow Pentangeli to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pentangeli misses with a takedown
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pentangeli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pentangeli can't get the takedown.
John James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pentangeli.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pentangeli working aggressively here.
The referee calls for James to work.
James prevents Pentangeli from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John James.
Pentangeli throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentangeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pentangeli was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pentangeli wriggles free and stands up.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pentangeli under the eye.
Pentangeli tries to clinch
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pentangeli won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries for a kimura but Pentangeli is defending well.
Pentangeli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pentangeli sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James moves nicely into side control.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James lands a few punches from side control.
Pentangeli wants to control but James postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Pentangeli get back to his feet.
James walks into a straight right hand from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pentangeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pentangeli throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Pentangeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Pentangeli counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
John James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Szpaczynski (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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24
155 lbs
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20
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Szpaczynski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Szpaczynski seems unphased.
Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Szpaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szpaczynski is controlling him.
Szpaczynski wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szpaczynski postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Szpaczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Szpaczynski 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Szpaczynski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacek Szpaczynski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzalez rushes Szpaczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Szpaczynski won't allow it.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Szpaczynski has him pinned against the cage.
Szpaczynski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szpaczynski.
Szpaczynski is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.
Szpaczynski wants a takedown.
Pedro Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Szpaczynski.
Szpaczynski tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
Szpaczynski tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez pulls guard successfully.
Gonzalez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Szpaczynski 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.
Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szpaczynski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Szpaczynski looks gassed!
Gonzalez tries to kick Szpaczynski off but Szpaczynski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Szpaczynski there.
Szpaczynski trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Szpaczynski misses with a head shot. Gonzalez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Szpaczynski's head to control his posture.
Gonzalez pushes Szpaczynski off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szpaczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Szpaczynski pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez jabs at Szpaczynski's body.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Szpaczynski enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Szpaczynski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez gets to his feet - Szpaczynski follows without any prompting.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Szpaczynski is controlling the position.
Gonzalez jumps guard.
Szpaczynski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pushes Szpaczynski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez has clasped his hands together around Szpaczynski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Szpaczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez scoring with punches and elbows.
Szpaczynski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzalez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Szpaczynski looking for a sweep but Gonzalez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzalez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szpaczynski backs up against the cage.
Szpaczynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Szpaczynski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Gonzalez has Szpaczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Szpaczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but Szpaczynski blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez pulls guard.
Szpaczynski is breathing heavily.
Szpaczynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szpaczynski wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Gonzalez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Szpaczynski is controlling the position.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Szpaczynski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Szpaczynski wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Szpaczynski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is chipping away with strikes.
Szpaczynski is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Szpaczynski to his feet.
Szpaczynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szpaczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szpaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szpaczynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Szpaczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szpaczynski is controlling him.
Szpaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szpaczynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacek Szpaczynski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzalez has Szpaczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Szpaczynski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szpaczynski as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Szpaczynski stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez has Szpaczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szpaczynski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Szpaczynski keeps moving.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szpaczynski has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szpaczynski's head.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Szpaczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break Szpaczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szpaczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Szpaczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez is working Szpaczynski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break Szpaczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Szpaczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szpaczynski 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Szpaczynski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Szpaczynski shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Szpaczynski backpedaling.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szpaczynski swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Szpaczynski's guard.
Szpaczynski keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Szpaczynski is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Szpaczynski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez passes Szpaczynski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzalez throwing shots but Szpaczynski is blocking nicely.
Szpaczynski tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szpaczynski wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gonzalez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Szpaczynski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Szpaczynski tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szpaczynski wants to get back to full guard.
Jacek Szpaczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedro Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Tia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Tia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Levi Foster's chin.
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210 lbs
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25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levi Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Tia!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tia as he jumps to the side.
Tia throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Tia didn't expect that.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tia is keeping the position for now.
Tia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foster is controlling him.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tia tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tia.
Tia takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Tia fails with the takedown
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Tia didn't expect that.
Foster wants to control from the top but Tia keeps moving.
Foster works over Tia with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tia can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Levi Foster just wasn't active enough.
Foster shoots and misses
and Tia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Tia back into the cage.
Tia is trying to maintain a safe position but Foster gets an underhook and turns Tia into the cage.
Tia keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Tia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tia trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tia, into his guard.
Foster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Tia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Tia pushes him off.
Foster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Tia connects with a crisp jab.
Foster clinches up with Tia and pushes him back against the cage.
Foster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Tia has him pressed against the cage.
Foster leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tia wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
Tia is trying to maintain a safe position but Foster gets an underhook and turns Tia into the cage.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Foster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tia throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Tia feints a jab promting Foster to slip. Tia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Foster throws a right and a left that Tia avoids nicely.
Tia throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Tia didn't expect that.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tia wants to stand and escape but Foster is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster stands up from Tia's guard - Foster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tia tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tia to the ground. Tia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foster. Tia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster misses with a combination
and Tia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
Foster wants to sweep here but Tia controlling him for the moment.
Tia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tia gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a combination that misses
and Tia counters with a left and a right that stings Foster.
Tia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Levi Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Tia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tia misses with a two punch combination.
Tia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tia wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs.
Tia looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Tia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Tia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tia shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster drives through and clinches with Tia against the cage.
Tia fails to pull guard.
Levi Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Tia.
Tia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foster is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foster.
Tia wants to break free but Foster has control.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Tia wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
Foster fails to pull guard.
That's four 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.
Tia is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
Tia tries to break the clinch but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster wants to break free but Tia has control.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Tia is controlling him.
Foster tries to pull guard but Tia holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tia wants to break free but Foster has control.
Tia is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Tia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tia connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tia lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Tia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tia.
Tia throws a low kick, looking for Foster's leg but Foster calmly moves out of range.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tia counters with a straight right hand.
Tia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster throws a head kick that misses
and Tia counters with a nice body shot.
Tia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foster's head.
Tia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tia connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tia throws a strike aimed at the side of Foster's head but Foster avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tia working away.
The ground and pound from Tia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tia landing strikes.
Foster tries to bench press Tia off him but Tia keeps the position.
Tia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Foster is looking to reverse the position.
Tia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Foster pushes Tia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Foster taking a bit of punishment here - Tia scoring with strikes.
Tia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foster down.
Tia working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Tia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Tia crashes against the mat.
Tia has knee on belly momentarily but Foster bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster landing rabbit punches to the side of Tia's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Tia seems to be working for a kimura but Foster defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Tia.
Foster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foster is trying to control the position but Tia postures up.
Tia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Tia chips away with some ground and pound.
Tia trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tia tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tia wants to stand and escape but instead Foster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tia 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 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beeznuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Exterberra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Beeznuts has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Beeznuts seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Beeznuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Exterberra!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeznuts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beeznuts tries to clinch up but Exterberra circles away and keeps his distance.
Beeznuts misses with a takedown
and Exterberra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beeznuts's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beeznuts keeping moving, preventing Exterberra from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exterberra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Exterberra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beeznuts keeping moving, preventing Exterberra from controlling successfully.
Exterberra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beeznuts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Exterberra postures up in Beeznuts's guard and throws a big left but Beeznuts blocks it.
Beeznuts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beeznuts striking off his back but it's not causing Exterberra any problems.
Beeznuts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exterberra is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterberra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beeznuts is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beeznuts darts in trying to clinch
and Exterberra counters with a takedown into side control.
Exterberra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Exterberra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exterberra tries for a kimura but Beeznuts is defending well.
Beeznuts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Exterberra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeznuts wants to control but Exterberra postures up.
Exterberra taking a breather here.
Exterberra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Exterberra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exterberra working away.
Beeznuts is trying to improve his position.
Exterberra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeznuts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Exterberra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beeznuts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exterberra on the ground.
Exterberra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beeznuts sees it coming and defends easily.
Exterberra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Exterberra looks gassed!
Beeznuts is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeznuts is working hard here to advance position.
Exterberra wants to control but Beeznuts is keeping him busy.
Beeznuts is trying to get back to full guard.
Beeznuts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beeznuts.
Exterberra won't allow Beeznuts to sweep him here.
Beeznuts working for a triangle but Exterberra defends it easily.
Beeznuts controls Exterberra momentarily but Exterberra frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Exterberra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beeznuts misses with a takedown
so Exterberra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beeznuts trying to keep a closed guard but Exterberra is proving a slippery customer.
Exterberra is pushing down on Beeznuts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beeznuts is fighting to maintain full guard but Exterberra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Exterberra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Exterberra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beeznuts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Exterberra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dante Exterberra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harris Crowse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pookie Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harris Crowse!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowse misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowse tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Crowse is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crowse is defended easily by Jackson.
Crowse looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crowse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crowse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crowse is looking to clinch.
Crowse wants to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowse closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Crowse.
Crowse moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crowse misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Crowse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowse misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Crowse's belly button to the back.
Crowse looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Crowse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson sizes up Crowse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crowse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Crowse tries to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowse tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowse.
Crowse throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crowse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Crowse looks to clinch
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowse looks gassed!
Crowse misses with a head kick.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Crowse with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowse misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowse's head backwards.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowse's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Crowse drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pookie Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowse tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowse swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Crowse.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Pookie Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Crowse.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Crowse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crowse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson jabs at Crowse's body.
Crowse is breathing heavily.
Jackson with a jab.
Harris Crowse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Crowse's ribs.
Crowse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson sizes up Crowse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Crowse seems unphased.
Jackson works Crowse's body with a nice hook.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowse should have avoided that one.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Crowse.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Crowse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowse can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowse misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crowse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crowse's head.
Crowse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowse on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Crowse wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson lunges at Crowse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowse's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crowse in his tracks.
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!
Crowse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Crowse needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Crowse closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Crowse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pookie Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crowse wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson jabs Crowse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crowse misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crowse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crowse walks into a jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Crowse's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crowse walks into a left hand.
Crowse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crowse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowse's head backwards.
Crowse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crowse tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Crowse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Crowse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Crowse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Crowse drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson cracks Crowse with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crowse's head.
Crowse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crowse tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowse thinking.
Crowse moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson jabs Crowse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Crowse's ribs.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Crowse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson works Crowse's body with a nice hook.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Crowse's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crowse has time to react.
Jab by Jackson.
Pookie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crowse throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson cracks Crowse with a good jab.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crowse has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris Crowse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crowse walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pookie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pookie Jackson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Klerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klerk has chosen Get ready to TAP Aoki! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayato Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Klerk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klerk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klerk is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aoki wants to control but Klerk is keeping him busy.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Klerk is defending well.
Klerk is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki 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.
Klerk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klerk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klerk tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Klerk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk looking for submissions off his back.
Klerk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klerk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Klerk is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to control but Klerk is keeping him busy.
Klerk is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Klerk defends it.
Klerk is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Klerk tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
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.
Klerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Klerk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Klerk defends it.
Klerk is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Klerk is working away.
Klerk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klerk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Aoki looking to control but Klerk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klerk tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
Klerk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klerk is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klerk looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Klerk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Klerk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aoki has passed into half guard!
Klerk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Aoki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klerk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klerk avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aoki.
Klerk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klerk in side control, throwing shots but Aoki defends.
Klerk tries to score with some ground and pound. Aoki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klerk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aoki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klerk but great work by Aoki.
Klerk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klerk manages to get to full guard.
Aoki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Klerk, not yet.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klerk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Klerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klerk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Klerk's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klerk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klerk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokiis looking to pass into half guard but Klerk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Klerk is in guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klerk wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Klerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Klerk gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aoki gets caught flat footed, as Klerk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klerk throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klerk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klerk has Aoki in his guard.
Klerk has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Klerk keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Klerk trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klerk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Klerk's legs - danger averted.
Klerk can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klerk tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Klerk 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aoki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klerk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Klerk pushes his legs off easily.
Klerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klerk has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klerk's guard.
Klerk pushes a forearm under Aoki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aoki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Klerk!
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