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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the ring accompanied by Pray For Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Samuel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg St Pierre! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samuel instigates a clinch. St Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Samuel tries to land knees in the clinch but St Pierre avoids the damage to the body. Samuel prevents a body shot from St Pierre. St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre leaning his opponent against the ropes. Samuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. St Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Both fighters working to control the clinch. St Pierre stalling against the ropes.
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time. St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Samuel actively working from the bottom here. St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Samuel trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samuel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Samuel keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. Samuel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Samuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Samuel keeps moving. Samuel wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Samuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Samuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg St Pierre dominated that round. That's time! Samuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Samuel fails with a takedown attempt. Samuel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Samuel is stalling here. St Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Samuel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Samuel can't do much from the bottom here. Samuel tries to control but St Pierre manages to take his back. Samuel wants to control his opponent's hands but St Pierre gets his hands free. St Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
St Pierre connects with a big shot to the side of Samuel's head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Pierre 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, Samuel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
St Pierre struggling to land strikes to the head as Samuel covers up. St Pierre wants to control but Samuel manages to buck him off and is now in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Samuel! Samuel wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving. Samuel tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard. St Pierre wants to stand but Samuel is controlling the position. Samuel trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing Samuel from standing up. Samuel pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard. St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Samuel sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Samuel fails with a takedown attempt. Samuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance. St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Samuel looking to score a takedown here. St Pierre is defending well but Samuel drives through and ends up in St Pierre's guard. Samuel trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom. St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Samuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Samuel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. St Pierre wants to stand and escape but Samuel is having none of it. Samuel won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Samuel. Samuel shoots for a double leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Samuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
Jorge Samuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. St Pierre drives through and clinches with Samuel against the ropes.
St Pierre trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Samuel.
St Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samuel is keeping busy. Samuel jumps guard and drags St Pierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now. Samuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Samuel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Pierre is controlling him. St Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jorge Samuel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Samuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samuel is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Samuel gets the takedown into side control. Samuel decides to stand back up. St Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samuel swats him away and circles back towards the center. St Pierre tries to clinch but Samuel is having none of it. St Pierre stuffs the takedown. Samuel has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
Samuel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Samuel obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samuel breaks the clinch.
St Pierre moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from St Pierre fails to land. Samuel tries to pull guard but St Pierre holds him up against the ropes and eventually Samuel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. St Pierre wants to stall.
St Pierre jumps guard but Samuel stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. St Pierre tries to pull guard but Samuel won't allow it.
St Pierre can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samuel lands a good knee to the midsection. St Pierre won't want to take too many of those. St Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samuel smiles and moves away.
Samuel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. St Pierre is staying active underneath Samuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Samuel escapes and gets back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Samuel had his way with Greg St Pierre in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samuel throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Pierre tries to clinch up. Samuel shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well. Greg St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Samuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierre as he jumps to the side. Samuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center. St Pierre scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samuel. St Pierre shrugs it off though. Samuel throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range. St Pierre throws a shot to the body.
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. Samuel shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by Samuel. St Pierre scores with a jab. Samuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Samuel leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Samuel shoots in but St Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily. Samuel avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
Samuel shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch. St Pierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre is looking to clinch. St Pierre fails with the takedown. Samuel has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Samuel controls his hands.
Samuel jumps guard and drags St Pierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Samuel keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. Samuel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Samuel sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorge Samuel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Samuel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Samuel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Brown Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hewitt comes to the ring accompanied by Stricken by Disturbed. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Brown Hewitt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Toney! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Toney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hewitt counters with a nice double leg into guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hewitt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hewitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Toney wants to stand up but Hewitt is controlling him. Hewitt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hewitt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hewitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Toney keeping full guard, as Hewitt tries to pass. Hewitt is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hewitt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hewitt, into his guard. Toney wanted to stand there but Hewitt had control of the position. Hewitt controlling the position. Hewitt has a closed guard, preventing Toney from standing up. Hewitt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hewitt tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toney wants to stand and escape but instead Hewitt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Hewitt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toney's head. Toney wants to stand but Hewitt is controlling the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hewitt scoring with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hewitt with a flurry of punches that miss. Hewitt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Toney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Brown Hewitt dominated that round. That's time! Hewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hewitt thows a left - swing and a miss! Toney stuffs the takedown attempt from Hewitt. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet. Hewitt fails to land the takedown. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Toney throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hewitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toney.
A telegraphed right hand from Hewitt misses the target. Hewitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toney. Hewitt tries to bum rush Toney with a series of wild strikes but Toney uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Toney fails to land with a series of punches.
Hewitt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toney circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Brown Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hewitt. Hewitt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toney.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toney ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt. Toney misses with a series of wild punches.
Hewitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toney pinned against the ropes. Toney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hewitt tries to clinch but Toney moves out of range. Toney misses with a few strikes there.
Hewitt scores with a takedown into Toney's guard. Toney is breathing heavily. Hewitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hewitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toney swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hewitt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toney! Hewitt struggling a bit here. Toney tries to stand but Hewitt is controlling his head. Thomas Brown Hewitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hewitt trying to control but Toney flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Toney will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hewitt is looking to clinch. Toney keeps the fight on the outside. Hewitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas Brown Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Toney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas Brown Hewitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hewitt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Toney is keeping the position. Toney wants to stand up but Hewitt is controlling him. Toney keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully. Hewitt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hewitt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hewitt advances to half guard. Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Toney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage. Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Toney defends it. Toney wants to get back to his feet.
Toney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Toney pushes Hewitt off but Hewitt dives into side control.
Toney being controlled for a moment. Hewitt tries for a kimura but Toney is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hewitt taking a breather here. Hewitt trying to control the position but Toney is working away. Toney is trying to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Toney on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Hewitt scoring with punches from side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hewitt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hewitt scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Brown Hewitt clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hewitt to score an easy takedown into full guard. Toney wants to stand and escape but Hewitt is having none of it. Hewitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hewitt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toney is keeping the position for now. Hewitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Toney has wrist control. Hewitt 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. Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hewitt passes into half guard. Hewitt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Toney is trying to stand.
Toney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hewitt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hewitt lands strikes from half guard. Hewitt stalling. Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hewitt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. This has been an exciting period of action! Hewitt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hewitt throwing shots but Toney is blocking nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hewitt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toney! Hewitt lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Brown Hewitt had his way with James Toney in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hewitt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Toney to the mat! Toney manages to get full guard. Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Toney is retaining full guard. Hewitt looking to sit in guard and control but Toney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Toney is looking to stand up but Hewitt won't let him. Hewitt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Toney! Toney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hewitt with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hewitt with a couple of short strikes. Hewitt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hewitt lands a big elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hewitt lands a big elbow. Thomas Brown Hewitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hewitt looking to control and managing it successfully. Hewitt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Brown Hewitt. Hewitt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Toney being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Brown Hewitt showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hewitt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Brown Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMillan comes to the ring accompanied by "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor. Brandon McMillan had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon McMillan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaime Lener! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McMillan shoots in looking for a takedown. Lener tries to sprawl out of it but McMillan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lener manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. McMillan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lener. McMillan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lener clinches up against the ropes. Lener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McMillan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him. McMillan stuffs the takedown. McMillan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lener darts in and clinches McMillan up against the ropes. McMillan wants a takedown.
Lener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lener digs a good body shot into McMillan's ribs. Lener circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMillan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lener displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A nice combination there by Lener.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lener is trying hard to land a takedown here. McMillan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McMillan moves out of range of the leg kick from Lener. Lener gets a clinch. Lener manages to break the clinch.
McMillan misses with a takedown and McMillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McMillan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. McMillan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McMillan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McMillan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lener defends well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lener is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Lener dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
McMillan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. McMillan tries for a takedown but Lener sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McMillan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lener manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMillan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him. McMillan misses with a left hand and Lener counters with a right hand to the body. Lener slaps away a takedown attempt from McMillan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lener drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lener tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. McMillan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. McMillan tries to improve position but can't. McMillan prevents Lener from improving position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Lener staying calm. Lener tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. McMillan tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McMillan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Lener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McMillan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lener! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lener blocking the ground and pound. McMillan working Lener over with strikes here. Lener blocking the ground and pound. Lener is looking to get to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lener is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. McMillan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lener is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon McMillan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torrance comes to the ring accompanied by Shadow on the Sun by Audioslave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Durden! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Durden shoots in but no luck this time. Torrance's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Torrance duly obliges. Durden shoots in for a takedown but Torrance shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Torrance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jack Torrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Durden. Durden fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice body punch from Torrance. Durden looks gassed! Durden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torrance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durden somewhat. Torrance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Torrance finds it's way through Durden's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Durden throws a wild hook but Torrance just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Durden gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Torrance raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Torrance!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gsp Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Obie Trice - Violent. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Rua! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gsp Silva! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva has his takedown stuffed and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rua moves into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes. Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Rua gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rua has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rua's guard. Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well. Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Rua's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground. Silva looking to pass the guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather. Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Silva cracks Rua with a solid left hand. Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Rua. Rua wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva postures up.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rua is working hard here to advance position. Rua is breathing heavily. Silva cracks Rua with a solid left hand. Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rua is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Silva looking to pass the guard. Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Rua in his guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Rua is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gsp Silva dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva has his takedown stuffed and Rua counters with a takedown into side control. Silva is trying to improve his position. Silva is not content to let Rua control the position. Rua lands a decent elbow from side control. Silva is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it. Rua advances to full mount. Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gsp Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. Rua lands a big elbow. Silva wants to control but Rua is having none of it. Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Rua has taken his back - oops! Silva rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Rua trying to control. Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rua lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rua wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. Silva gets back to half guard. Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Rua won't allow Silva to sweep him here. Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rua landing some decent shots from guard. Silva looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Rua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted. Silva is breathing heavily. Silva is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rua works his way into full mount! Rua wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. Rua breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Rua lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount. Silva is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Rua dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt and Rua moves into the clinch. Rua successfully pulls guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. Silva passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rua is trying to get back to full guard. Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rua could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Rua is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gsp Silva! Gsp Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
218 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Griffin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coach! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Coach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Coach clobbers Griffin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Coach connects with a crisp jab. A cross from Coach lands. Coach's corner calls for a 1-2. Coach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin misses with a double jab.
A big right from Griffin misses. Coach throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range. Griffin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Coach to counter with a crisp jab. Coach feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Coach throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely. Coach is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control. Griffin is breathing heavily. Coach throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coach is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. 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! Coach wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Coach stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Coach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coach's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Coach dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Forrest Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coach avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coach lands a front kick. Coach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head. Coach with a nice cross. Coach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coach lands with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Coach clinches with his opponent.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Coach. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
It looks like Forrest Griffin has been cut. Coach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coach. Coach has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffin is rocked! Coach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Coach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. Coach is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Griffin can't fight it off and eventually Coach manages to take the fight to the floor. Griffin looks annoyed 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. Coach stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Coach advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coach working Griffin over with strikes here. Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position. Coach putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Coach tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Coach lands a big shot there that rocks Griffin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Coach looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Griffin seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Coach unloading with bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Coach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Forrest Griffin's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coach. Griffin tries to keep at a distance but Coach has taken the fight into the clinch. Coach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coach instigates a clinch. Coach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coach throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Coach dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Coach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Coach working the body and head with strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Coach.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coach in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Griffin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Coach. Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Coach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Coach working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coach tries to score with some ground and pound. Griffin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Coach working the ground and pound but Griffin is defending the strikes. Coach connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort.
Coach 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.
The strikes coming from Coach are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Coach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Coach scoring with punches and elbows. Coach landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Coach really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Forrest Griffin's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coach Rushes Griffin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Griffin is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Coach Piles on the pressure and Griffin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Coach!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mansur Abdel Salam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdel Salam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PRO PAIN - SHINE. Lashley has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mansur Abdel Salam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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277 lbs
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265 lbs
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4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mansur Abdel Salam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Lashley! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdel Salam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat. Abdel Salam feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lashley sprawling to the canvas! Lashley rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abdel Salam finish him?!
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut. Abdel Salam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lashley looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abdel Salam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lashley at a distance.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Abdel Salam engages and cracks Lashley with a massive lead left hook - Lashley tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Abdel Salam is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mansur Abdel Salam!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spock comes to the ring accompanied by 2000 Light Years. Out is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kickstart. Mister Spock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Out! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Out or perhaps it was just good defense by Spock which made him look bad. Out shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Spock throws a body punch but Out moves out of range. Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spock circles away. Mister Spock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Out. Good exchange - Spock coming out on top. Out fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Spock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Out on the side of the head. Spock gets a clinch. Out looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice elbow from Spock.
Out is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spock lands an elbow inside. Out is still on wobbly legs! Can Spock finish him? Spock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Out takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Out seems to have recovered his senses. Spock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Out sprawling to the canvas! Out rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spock finish him?!
Spock slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Spock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Out. Out takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Out looks gassed! Out misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Out takes a shot right to the bread basket. A slapping body kick lands there for Spock. Out takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Spock. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spock moves into the clinch successfully.
Out takes a knee to the side of the body. Spock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Spock is pushing Out up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Spock lands a knee to the head.
Spock lands an elbow inside. Spock taking a breather. Spock manages to break the clinch.
Spock cracks Out with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Out falls to his knees and Spock doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Spock! Mister Spock retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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