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OFC 90: Juarez vs Congo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Ryda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Ryda!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilgrim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryda counters with a head kick.
Pilgrim tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ryda moves out of range of the strikes.
Pilgrim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryda counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pilgrim counters with a nice body shot.
Pilgrim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryda gets to his feet - Pilgrim follows without any prompting.
Pilgrim throws a lazy head kick
and Ryda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryda.
Ryda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilgrim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryda moves into the clinch.
Ryda drags the fight down to the ground.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ryda has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryda controls Pilgrim momentarily but Pilgrim frees himself.
Ryda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pilgrim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryda has tightened it up now! Pilgrim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Ryda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carollo Pavlacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carollo Pavlacci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Pavlacci backpedaling.
Jackson throws a low kick but Pavlacci moves out of range easily.
Pavlacci clinches.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Pavlacci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavlacci.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Pavlacci has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pavlacci.
Pavlacci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Pavlacci moved away.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pavlacci will feel that in the morning.
Pavlacci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Pavlacci looking to pass the guard.
Pavlacci controlling from the top position.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlacci is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlacci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlacci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to stand but Pavlacci is controlling the position.
Pavlacci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavlacci wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Carollo Pavlacci wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlacci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Pavlacci keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Pavlacci could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pavlacci eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pavlacci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlacci is breathing heavily.
Pavlacci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlacci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Pavlacci backpedaling.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Pavlacci's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pavlacci 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlacci.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pavlacci counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to hold on but Pavlacci pushes him away.
Pavlacci trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Pavlacci punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlacci content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavlacci with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Pavlacci's attempts to control the action.
Pavlacci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's 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.
Pavlacci landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pavlacci looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to hold on but Pavlacci pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlacci tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Pavlacci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pavlacci swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Pavlacci's guard. A big mistake from Pavlacci there, giving up the dominant position!
Pavlacci is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlacci holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlacci is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson won't allow Pavlacci to get back to his feet.
Jackson works over Pavlacci with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson trying to control but Pavlacci is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlacci has wrist control.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pavlacci is keeping the position.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carollo Pavlacci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Pavlacci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlacci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavlacci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavlacci off the cage and back into rage.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Pavlacci off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavlacci trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlacci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlacci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pavlacci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavlacci has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlacci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlacci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson pushes down on Pavlacci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Pavlacci defending well.
Jackson throwing shots but Pavlacci is blocking nicely.
Pavlacci is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Pavlacci taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Pavlacci is trying to control but can't.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlacci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavlacci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pavlacci wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Pavlacci is trying to control but can't.
Jackson throwing shots but Pavlacci is blocking nicely.
Jackson working over Pavlacci with some ground and pound. Pavlacci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pavlacci is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlacci has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pavlacci is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlacci avoid being mounted?
Jackson thows a huge punch but Pavlacci dodges it nicely.
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.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlacci's head.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Pavlacci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlacci wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pavlacci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Del Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rey comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Juicy. 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Del Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Reynolds is working an open guard so Del Rey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Del Rey swinging wildly here.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Del Rey circles away easily
and Del Rey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reynolds tries to clinch up
and Del Rey counters with a single leg into guard. Reynolds didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rey is one step ahead there.
Del Rey stands up from Reynolds's guard - Del Rey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Del Rey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds controls Del Rey momentarily but Del Rey frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Reynolds wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Del Rey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds is working an open guard so Del Rey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Del Rey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Del Rey is breathing heavily.
Del Rey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reynolds to get to his feet.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Del Rey moves away
and Del Rey counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rey stands up and beckons Reynolds to his feet.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Del Rey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Rey gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manu Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Reynolds.
Del Rey stands up from half guard.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Rey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Del Rey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Rey.
Del Rey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reynolds looks to land a body kick but Del Rey moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey swinging wildly here.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Rey circles away.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Rey counters with a takedown into side control.
Del Rey stands up and beckons Reynolds to his feet.
Del Rey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Del Rey decides to stand back up.
Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds is working an open guard so Del Rey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey stands up from half guard.
Del Rey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Rey lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rey stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Del Rey counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Rey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reynolds to his feet.
Manu Del Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds moves to clinch but Del Rey breaks away
and Del Rey counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Del Rey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Del Rey throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Del Rey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reynolds won't be happy with that.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
so Del Rey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Rey stands up and waves to Reynolds to follow him.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Rey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.
Manu Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Reynolds.
Del Rey gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Del Rey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Reynolds is working an open guard so Del Rey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Del Rey circles away easily
and Del Rey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Rey gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Del Rey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rey stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Del Rey is avoiding it.
Del Rey dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Del Rey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Del Rey is in Reynolds's guard.
Del Rey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
Reynolds wants to clinch
and Del Rey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Del Rey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Del Rey drives through with a takedown into Reynolds's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Del Rey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Del Rey sizes up Reynolds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Del Rey walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Rey.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Rey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Rey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rey decides to return to a standing position.
Del Rey scores with a three punch combo!
Del Rey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reynolds's guard.
Del Rey gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Del Rey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Del Rey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
Del Rey decides to stand up.
Del Rey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Rey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reynolds to his feet.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Rey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reynolds to stand up.
Reynolds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Del Rey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Del Rey dominated that second round.
That's time! Del Rey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reynolds darts in trying to clinch
and Del Rey counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Del Rey.
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Del Rey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Del Rey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Rey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey stands up.
Del Rey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!
Del Rey controlling from mount.
Del Rey wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is squirming around, avoiding Del Rey's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds tries to lock up and control but Del Rey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Rey get's back to his feet.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Del Rey pushes him off.
Del Rey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!
Del Rey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Del Rey looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Rey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manu Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Reynolds.
Del Rey decides to stand up.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Del Rey looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Del Rey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rey decides to stand back up.
Del Rey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Rey counters with a single leg into guard. Reynolds didn't expect that.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rey is proving a slippery customer.
Del Rey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Del Rey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reynolds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Del Rey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Jason Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu Del Rey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Rey stands up from Reynolds's guard - Del Rey perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Del Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Rey 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Del Rey!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maya Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya Richer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maya Richer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickson dives in and scores a takedown into Richer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richer's head.
Richer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hickson has passed into half guard!
Hickson decides to return to a standing position.
Hickson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hickson lands in his opponent's guard.
Richer looking for a guillotine here but Hickson defends easily.
Richer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hickson has picked Richer up and slammed him! Richer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hickson manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Richer is looking to reverse the position.
Hickson works to advance to full mount. Richer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hickson controlling from mount.
Richer is in a horrible position here. Hickson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson get's back to his feet.
Hickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richer.
Richer looks gassed!
Richer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickson slows the pace down in half guard.
Richer looking for subs from the bottom but Hickson mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Richer badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hickson around the waist but Hickson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hickson is the winner by TKO! Hickson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hickson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bott has chosen It rubs the Lotion on It's Skin as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bott!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bott moves to clinch but McCarthy breaks away
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Bott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy cracks Bott with an open hand slap.
Bott misses with a double jab
and Bott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bott misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bott looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy works Bott's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy lands a jab to Bott's midsection.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
McCarthy rushes Bott with punches - Bott moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bott goes down! McCarthy follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan McCarthy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charly Wingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilmer Musa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musa has chosen metallica enter sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charly Wingate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilmer Musa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wingate lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wingate
and Musa counters with a good, hard body kick but Wingate shrugs it off.
Musa tries to clinch but Wingate moves away
enabling Wingate to counter with a crisp jab.
Wingate works the jab nicely.
That kick from Wingate tenderised Musa's leg. Musa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wingate scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wingate.
Wingate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wingate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wingate.
Musa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wingate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wingate scores with a body shot.
Musa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musa avoids the body shot from Wingate.
Musa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wingate counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wingate stuns Musa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wingate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wingate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilmer Musa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wingate lands with a shot to the body.
Musa looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Wingate - just one landing.
Wingate misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Wingate.
Wingate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wingate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musa doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingate jabs Musa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wingate lands with a kick to the temple. Musa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wingate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wingate throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musa avoids the head kick by Wingate.
Wingate is looking to wear down Musa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wingate feints and as Musa raises his hands in defense, Wingate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wingate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wingate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wingate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wingate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wingate stands up over Musa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wingate landing some decent shots from guard.
Wingate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wingate with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Musa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wingate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wingate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wingate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wingate postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Wingate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wingate throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Wingate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wingate wants to pass the guard but Musa is keeping the position.
Wingate throws a big right hand that misses.
Wingate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Musa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wingate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wingate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wingate is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Wingate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Wingate.
Wingate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wingate!
Wingate tries a head kick but it misses.
Musa swings for the body but Wingate moves out of range.
Musa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wingate.
Musa checks a leg kick.
Charly Wingate is winning the standup battle so far.
Musa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wingate misses with a head kick.
Musa tries to clinch
and Wingate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wingate lands a head kick. Musa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Musa throws a series of punches but Wingate moves out of range.
Musa wants to slow Wingate down by chopping away at his legs.
Musa is looking to clinch but Wingate is avoiding it.
Musa is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Wingate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wingate thuds a left hand into Musa's body.
Musa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Wingate.
Wingate connects with a body shot.
Wingate with a nice cross.
Wilmer Musa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wingate works the jab nicely.
Musa looks to throw a body kick
and Wingate counters with a stiff right hand.
Wingate tries a head kick but it misses.
Wingate fakes the leg kick and cracks Musa in the body.
Wingate drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wingate throws a big right hand that misses.
Musa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wingate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wingate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wingate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wingate scoring with some ground and pound.
Wingate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wingate with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wingate.
Wingate throwing strikes but missing.
Wingate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wingate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wingate is looking to work some ground and pound but Musa has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wingate throwing strikes from guard but Musa blocks nicely.
Wingate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wingate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wingate throwing strikes but missing.
Wingate with a nice head shot there.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wingate looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musa is looking to stand up but Wingate isn't so interested in that idea.
Musa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wingate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Musa prevents Wingate from moving into mount.
Wingate misses with the ground and pound.
Musa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wingate lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Wingate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good exchange - Wingate coming out on top.
Wingate connects with an inside leg kick.
Wingate throws a sloppy head kick
and Musa counters by clinching up.
Musa blocking some punches.
Wingate prevents Musa from breaking the clinch.
Wingate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wingate breaks from the clinch.
Musa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wingate. Wingate obviously looking to wear him down.
Wingate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wingate scores with a body shot.
Wingate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Wingate.
Wingate working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Musa dodges the ground and pound from Wingate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musa is trying to get back to half guard.
Wingate looks up at the clock and then as Musa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wingate smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wingate scoring with punches and elbows.
Musa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wingate is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wingate working the head and body with strikes.
Wingate lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musa down.
Wingate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wingate working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Charly Wingate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wingate cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Musa defending against the ground and pound.
Wingate is chipping away with strikes.
Wingate lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wingate cracks Musa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wingate cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Wingate working the ground and pound.
Wingate working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wingate.
Wingate scoring with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Wingate seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wingate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilmer Musa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wingate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wingate working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wingate lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Wingate are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wingate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Wingate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wingate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Wingate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wingate working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wingate cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Wingate working the body and head with strikes.
Wingate tries to move to mount but Musa blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wingate misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charly Wingate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wingate, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charly Wingate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slay comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
161 lbs
14 - 5 - 2 |
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29
163 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dube throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dube falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dube swings widly with a right hand
and Slay counters with a low kick, right behind Dube 's knee.
Dube throws a combination that misses
and Slay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dube backwards.
A short uppercut from Slay.
Slay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dube backwards.
Slay lands a shoulder strike.
Slay misses with the head strike.
Slay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dube or not.
Good body shot from Slay.
Dube is trying to push Slay away but Slay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dube throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Slay counter with a right hand.
Dube looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dube falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dube thinking.
Slay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dube is rocked!
Dube tries to get into range but Slay steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dube! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Slay scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cassius Slay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst comes to the cage accompanied by Back of my Hand. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the name. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Probst tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Probst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Probst lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Probst counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson looks gassed!
Probst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Probst scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probst moves into the clinch.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probst lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Probst lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Probst stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Probst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Probst'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.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Probst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Probst unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Probst landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Probst.
Probst crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Probst is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Probst for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson wants to break free but Probst has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Probst.
Probst using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Probst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Probst manages to get underhooks.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Probst obliges.
Jackson letting Probst take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Probst tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Probst is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Probst down to the mat. Probst avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Probst tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Probst counters with a nice kick to the body.
Probst drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Probst landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Probst landing knees to the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Probst lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Probst away but Probst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Probst is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Probst scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Probst.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probst gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Probst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Probst lands a damaging elbow.
Probst stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Probst scores with a head kick.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Probst counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Probst throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Probst clinches with his opponent.
Probst missing with knees to the body.
Probst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Probst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Probst throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Probst tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeff Probst is winning the standup battle so far.
Probst wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Probst lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Probst is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Probst stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Probst rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Probst.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Probst has him pressed against the cage.
Probst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Probst obliges.
Probst lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Probst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Jeff Probst has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Probst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Probst slows down the pace here.
Probst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Probst unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Probst is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Probst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeff Probst.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Probst sprawls well.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Probst has managed to clinch.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson is trying to drag Probst to the mat but Probst just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Probst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Probst is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
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.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Probst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Probst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Probst with a knee to the head.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probst prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst lands a knee to the head.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Probst fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Probst sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Probst.
Probst wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Probst's guard now.
Probst keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Probst slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Probst throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Probst defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst stands up from Jackson's guard - Probst perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probst throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Probst closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Probst!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probst pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Probst makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Probst has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Probst working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Probst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Probst is struggling to control the position.
Probst lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Probst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Probst.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Probst lands a nice knee to the body.
Probst stalling in the clinch.
Probst scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Probst landing knees to the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Probst misses with a knee strike.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Probst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Probst is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Probst circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probst doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probst swivels and escapes.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Probst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probst wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Probst throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Tim Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probst moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Probst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Probst, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Probst!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. Congo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. After the Smoke is Clear kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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287 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghengis Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez checks a low kick from Congo.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Congo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juarez moves away from the strike by Congo.
Juarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Juarez has his takedown stuffed
and Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Congo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Congo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Juarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Congo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Congo has escaped and now he's on top!
Congo 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.
Juarez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Congo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Congo has worked his arm free - good work by Congo!
Juarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Congo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Congo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Juarez but great work by Congo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez tries to improve position but can't.
Juarez is letting Congo control him for a moment.
Juarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Congo trying to control the position but Juarez is working away.
Juarez tries to buck Congo off but Congo is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Juarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juarez keeping hold of Congo's head, controlling as best he can.
Juarez manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Congo misses with a hook. Juarez ducked under it nicely.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo throws a body punch but Juarez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo walks into a jab.
No joy there for Congo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez throws a right hand that misses
and Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Congo misses with a body shot.
Juarez has his takedown stuffed
and Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Congo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Congo tries to sprawl but Juarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
Juarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Juarez misses with a head shot. Congo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Congo trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Congo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juarez is keen to just control but Congo is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Congo won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ghengis Congo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Juarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Congo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Juarez passes into half guard.
Congo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez 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.
Juarez is looking for submissions but instead, Congo has regained full guard.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson Juarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Juarez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Juarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Congo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Juarez but great work by Congo.
Juarez is trying to control Congo's posture but Congo avoids it.
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.
Congo is looking to take a break and control but Juarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Congo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez clearly takes 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.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Congo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Congo. No joy for Juarez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Juarez.
Juarez looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Juarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juarez being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Congo preventing the sweep.
Congo trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Congo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Congo passes into side control.
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.
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnson Juarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Congo throws a body punch but Juarez moves out of range.
Congo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Congo throws a body punch but Juarez moves out of range.
Juarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Congo defends it nicely.
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Johnson Juarez has been cut.
Juarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Congo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Congo throws an overhand right that lands on Juarez's shoulder, as Juarez tries to avoid the shot.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juarez moves away.
Juarez tries for a takedown but Congo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo throws a right hand that misses
and Juarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Congo holds on and takes a little breather.
Congo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Juarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Congo is keeping the position for now.
Juarez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Congo as he jumps to the side.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juarez.
Congo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juarez.
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.
Congo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo throws a front kick aimed at Juarez's knee but Juarez avoids it well.
Congo tries to clinch but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Juarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghengis Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Congo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghengis Congo!
Ghengis Congo is the new heavyweight champion!
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