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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuese Zorro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, Zuese Zorro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric McLean!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorro darts in and clinches McLean up against the cage.
McLean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zorro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorro has his feet on McLean's thighs here. He's pushed McLean off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McLean screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zuese Zorro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Makar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Rockzo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Rockzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Makar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rockzo is trying to defend but Makar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makar is looking to take a break and control but Rockzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockzo moves into full guard.
Makar wants to pass the guard but Rockzo is keeping the position.
Makar trying to control but Rockzo is working from the bottom.
Rockzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makar looking to pass the guard.
Makar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rockzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Makar is looking to defend but Rockzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Makar! Rockzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Makar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doctor Rockzo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enrique Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suarez lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Enrique Mendoza has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez catches Mendoza napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mendoza to the canvas!
Mendoza is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Suarez passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Mendoza to control.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Suarez controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Mendoza to control.
Mendoza has given up his back.
Suarez keeps control of the position easily here as Mendoza tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to break Mendoza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mendoza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suarez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Suarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Suarez has got one arm under Mendoza's chin. This could be trouble... Mendoza trying to control the other hand but Suarez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mendoza has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Suarez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voivod- Tribal convictions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cyr.
Cyr blocks a head kick by Savard.
Cyr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cyr avoids the body shot from Savard.
Savard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cyr is looking to reverse the position.
Cyr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Savard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr prevents Savard from getting a body triangle.
Cyr trying to control the position but Savard manages to sink in the hooks.
Savard trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr trying to control the hands but Savard breaks the grip.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savard has managed to clinch.
Cyr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savard smiles and moves away.
Savard lands a high kick to the side of Cyr's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Savard dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savard wants to stand but Cyr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cyr gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Savard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cyr is trying to maintain the position but Savard is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyr is pressing down on Savard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savard lands with a slapping head kick.
Cyr feints and as Savard raises his hands in defense, Cyr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savard wants to stand up but Cyr is controlling him.
Cyr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cyr tries to stand but Savard is controlling from the bottom.
Cyr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cyr, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savard stopping the sweep attempt from Cyr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cyprien Noe Cyr.
Savard lands a high kick!
Cyr moves out of range of the body kick.
Savard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savard showed some decent athleticism there.
Cyr trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still in half guard, Savard seems content to control.
Savard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cyr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cyprien Noe Cyr just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Savard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savard throws a wild body kick that Cyr sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cyr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savard decides to stand back up. Savard steps back and let's Cyr get back to his feet.
Savard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savard wants it to stay on the feet.
Savard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savard throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cyr stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Savard follows into mount!
Cyr is rocked!
Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut is getting worse.
Savard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cyr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
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.
Savard tries to score with a low kick but Cyr moves his leg out of the way.
Cyr has a takedown stuffed.
Savard throws a low kick but Cyr avoids it.
Serge Savard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cyr stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Savard follows into mount!
Oh Cyr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savard controlling his opponent.
Savard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard throws a head kick but Cyr moves out of range.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Cyr blocks a head kick by Savard.
Cyr avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Cyr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyr shoots for a takedown but Savard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Cyr moves out of range easily.
Cyr seems to have got his legs back now.
Savard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savard wants it to stay on the feet.
Cyprien Noe Cyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard scores with a spinning back kick!
Cyr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savard throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeez, Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A thudding body kick lands there by Savard!
Serge Savard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard throws a body kick that misses.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Cyr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard throws a head kick but Cyr moves out of range.
Cyr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savard defends it nicely.
Cyr avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard lands with a nice body kick.
Savard throws a wild body kick that Cyr sees coming a mile off.
Savard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savard showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savard pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Savard seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Savard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Serge Savard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cyr avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cyr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savard - the referee stops the clock and Cyr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savard. Cyr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyr scores with a takedown into Savard's guard.
Savard is working an open guard so Cyr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Savard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cyr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cyr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Savard slows the pace down.
Cyr regains half guard.
Cyprien Noe Cyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyr actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Savard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Savard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Mason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brooks gets back to full guard.
Brooks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mason is defending well. Brooks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mason has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brooks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Brooks!
Art Brooks is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wispe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wispe has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Dominic Maia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matthew Wispe's chin.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Dominic Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Wispe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wispe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Wispe throws a sloppy head kick and Maia moves out of range easily.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wispe avoids it really well and circles away.
Maia feints a jab promting Wispe to slip. Maia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wispe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wispe finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Wispe dodges the punch combination from Maia.
Nice sprawl there from Wispe as Maia shoots in.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Wispe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wispe uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wispe throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wispe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.
Maia tries to stand but Wispe is controlling from the bottom.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wispe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wispe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maia has managed to get both his arms back between Wispe's legs - danger averted.
Wispe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wispe is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wispe tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Wispe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maia off and has taken his back!
Wispe gets his hands free as Maia looks to control.
Maia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wispe throwing sloppy strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wispe missing with strikes from the back.
Wispe has Maia flattened out and is raining down punches.
Wispe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wispe throwing damaging strikes from the back! Maia could be in trouble here!
Wispe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Maia right now.
Wispe working for a choke but Maia is defending well.
Maia wants to control his opponent's hands but Wispe gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia is trying to stand up here but Wispe is controlling him well.
Wispe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wispe.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wispe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maia is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Wispe dominated that round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maia!
Maia lands a head kick. Wispe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dominic Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wispe.
Maia is rocked!
Maia is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wispe Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Maia is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew Wispe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curt Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Velo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tommy Velo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curt Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Velo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Velo shows good takedown defense.
Howard scores with a head kick.
Velo shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by Velo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard looks for a takedown but Velo sprawls well.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Howard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard tries to clinch there but Velo circles away.
Howard wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard moves to clinch but Velo breaks away
and Velo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Velo.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Velo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howard up against the cage.
Howard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard tries to stall but Velo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velo looks gassed!
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velo keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Velo.
Velo looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Velo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velo keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velo walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velo pinned against the cage. Velo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Howard tenderised Velo's leg. Velo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Velo. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch but Velo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velo sprawls well. Velo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Howard.
Velo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard jumps guard but Velo stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velo clinches.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velo or not.
Howard jumps guard but Velo stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velo just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard tries to pull guard but Velo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Velo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velo has a takedown stuffed.
Velo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard looks for a takedown but Velo sprawls well.
Velo wants to clinch.
Velo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard scores with a head kick. Velo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Velo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard wants to clinch.
Howard dives in and grabs Velo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velo pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard shoots for a takedown but Velo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velo moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Velo tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.
Velo tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.
Howard taking a breather.
Velo landing knees to the head.
Howard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Howard.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Velo has double underhooks.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard is trying to stall.
Velo misses with an elbow over the top.
Howard tries to pull guard but Velo won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velo prevents it.
Velo throws an elbow that misses.
Velo misses with a knee to the head.
Howard tries to break free but Velo pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velo working hard to break the clinch.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
Howard scores with a knee to the head.
Velo prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard trying to stall but Velo improves his position.
Velo prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Tommy Velo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard shoots for a takedown but Velo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velo drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Howard blocks an elbow strike.
Velo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velo looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard tries to pull guard but Velo won't allow it.
Velo misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Howard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Velo. Velo maintains the clinch.
Howard tries to circle away but Velo has him pinned against the cage.
Velo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velo avoiding damage.
Velo wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
Howard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Velo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howard tries to pull guard but Velo holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
Howard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velo prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howard obliges.
Howard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard looking to stall.
Howard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Velo throws an elbow but misses.
Velo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velo looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velo as Howard tries to tie him up.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velo walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Velo sprawls well.
Velo tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Curt Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velo tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velo to the ground. Velo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch but Velo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curt Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Velo is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velo swivels and escapes.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Velo has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
Howard looking for a takedown.
Velo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Velo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velo throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Velo improves position.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velo walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Velo backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Velo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Velo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Velo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Howard.
Velo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Velo.
Howard taking a breather.
Velo tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.
Velo misses with a knee strike.
Howard landing knees to the body.
Velo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velo misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howard blocks an elbow strike from Velo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy Velo just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard tries for a takedown but Velo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velo tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velo.
Velo fails with the takedown.
Howard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Velo has taken the fight into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Howard jumps guard but Velo stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velo throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velo stops a takedown attempt from Howard.
Velo lands a left hand.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
Velo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howard jumps guard but Velo stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velo.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Velo's head.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Velo has double underhooks.
Velo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Velo effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howard.
Velo throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Velo keeps him there for the moment.
Velo stops a takedown attempt from Howard.
Velo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard tries to score a body lock takedown but Velo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Velo is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Velo misses with an elbow strike.
Velo misses with an elbow over the top.
Howard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Velo misses with a body punch.
Howard is looking to control Velo's arms but Velo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howard has his back to the cage.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velo smiles and moves away.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tommy Velo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Howard lands with a nice body kick.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velo as he avoids it easily.
Velo takes the fight into the clinch.
Velo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velo.
Howard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Velo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Howard dodges an elbow strike from Velo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Velo has him pressed against the cage.
Howard tries to pull guard but Velo holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
Velo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velo smiles and moves away.
Velo clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howard wants to break free but Velo has control.
Velo throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velo looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard tries to break free but Velo pushes him back against the cage.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Velo, against the cage.
Howard jumps guard but Velo stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velo has Howard pushed against the cage.
Howard is trying to break free.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velo misses with an elbow over the top.
Velo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard gets control of Velo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velo chips away with some ground and pound.
Howard is looking to stand up but Velo isn't so interested in that idea.
Velo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velo has managed to get both his arms back between Howard's legs - danger averted.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard working for a triangle but Velo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Velo seems to have locked his on tight now - Howard screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Velo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tommy Velo!
Tommy Velo is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boowa Kwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boowa Kwala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Kwala takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boowa Kwala.
Horrible takedown by Kwala or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwala fails with the takedown
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.
Rua clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kwala tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua tries to circle away but Kwala has him pinned against the cage.
Kwala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kwala throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua counters with a thumping low kick.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Kwala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rua tries for a takedown but Kwala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua wants to clinch
and Kwala moves into the clinch.
Kwala throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwala is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rua controls Kwala momentarily but Kwala frees himself.
Rua is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kwala frees his head nicely. Oh but Rua has switched to an armbar! Kwala is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Duderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude Duderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 lbs
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219 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Gomez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude Duderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Duderson is avoiding it.
Duderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
Duderson controlling the action here.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Duderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duderson is working away from the top position though.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez pushes Duderson off looking to stand but Duderson dives back in and keeps control.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Duderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cruz Gomez.
Duderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Duderson throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Duderson circles away.
Dude Duderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez prevents Duderson from improving his position.
Gomez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Duderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duderson is looking to escape.
Gomez has isolated one of Duderson's arms. Duderson looking to fight him off but Gomez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cruz Gomez!
Cruz Gomez is the new heavyweight champion!
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