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RAFL 92: Wanton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuevas comes to the cage accompanied by Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun. Jimmy Heathen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Cuevas's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Heathen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heathen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cuevas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cuevas misses.
Cuevas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heathen sprawls well. Heathen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cuevas gets slowly back to his feet.
Heathen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heathen has his foot on Cuevas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuevas works his way back into a safe position though.
Heathen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heathen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuevas defends it easily.
Heathen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuevas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuevas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuevas won't allow Heathen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas thows a big elbow that misses.
Cuevas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heathen has his foot on Cuevas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuevas works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuevas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuevas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heathen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuevas stopping the sweep attempt from Heathen.
Heathen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuevas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuevas lands a couple of elbows.
Heathen working for a triangle but Cuevas defends it easily.
Heathen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuevas defends well.
Cuevas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heathen on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heathen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cuevas wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Cuevas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heathen is looking for a triangle but Cuevas pushes his legs off easily.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Heathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuevas wants to stand but Heathen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuevas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Cuevas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heathen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuevas has managed to get both his arms back between Heathen's legs - danger averted.
Cuevas thows a big elbow that misses.
Heathen wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Heathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heathen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuevas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heathen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heathen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuevas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuevas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Cuevas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heathen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuevas has managed to get both his arms back between Heathen's legs - danger averted.
Cuevas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heathen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuevas wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Heathen has a closed guard, preventing Cuevas from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heathen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cuevas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heathen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Heathen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuevas.
Heathen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heathen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cuevas misses the shot to the body.
Heathen shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuevas shoots in looking for a takedown. Heathen tries to sprawl out of it but Cuevas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heathen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Cuevas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuevas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heathen to the ground. Cuevas is now in Heathen's guard.
Heathen looking for a guillotine here but Cuevas defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cuevas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heathen keeping moving, preventing Cuevas from controlling successfully.
Heathen has his foot on Cuevas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuevas works his way back into a safe position though.
Heathen has momentary wrist control but Cuevas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cuevas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cuevas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tony Cuevas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heathen wriggles free and stands up.
Heathen throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heathen shoots in for a takedown but Cuevas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heathen is breathing heavily.
Cuevas looking to score a takedown here. Heathen is defending well but Cuevas drives through and ends up in Heathen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heathen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Heathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuevas wanted to stand there but Heathen had control of the position.
Heathen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cuevas is aware though and is defending well.
Heathen looking to control.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Heathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuevas 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.
Cuevas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heathen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuevas has managed to get both his arms back between Heathen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas gets to his feet. Heathen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Heathen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuevas's guard.
Cuevas keeping full guard, as Heathen tries to pass.
Cuevas is trying to control the position but Heathen postures up.
Cuevas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heathen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heathen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heathen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuevas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heathen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuevas is trying to control the position but Heathen postures up.
Heathen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuevas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Cuevas just wasn't active enough.
Heathen gets a double leg takedown into Cuevas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuevas is trying to control the position but Heathen postures up.
Heathen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cuevas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cuevas has escaped and now he's on top!
Cuevas thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Cuevas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cuevas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heathen defends it nicely.
Cuevas shoots for a takedown but Heathen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heathen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuevas swivels and escapes.
Cuevas slaps away a takedown attempt from Heathen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cuevas closes the distance and pushes Heathen back into the cage.
Heathen wants a takedown but no success here.
Tony Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Heathen.
A bit of stalling here from Cuevas.
Cuevas looking for a takedown.
Heathen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuevas walks away with a smile on his face. Heathen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heathen shoots and misses
and Cuevas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimmy Heathen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuevas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heathen.
Heathen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cuevas takes the fight into the clinch.
Heathen stops a takedown attempt from Cuevas.
Heathen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuevas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heathen is trying to drag Cuevas to the mat but Cuevas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuevas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heathen working aggressively here.
Cuevas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuevas tries to pass to full mount but Heathen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cuevas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heathen wants to improve his position but Cuevas is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cuevas lands a nice short elbow.
Heathen actively working from the bottom here.
Cuevas wants to pass to mount but Heathen is defending the position.
Cuevas throwing shots but Heathen is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas wants to pass to mount but Heathen is defending the position.
Heathen is looking to control Cuevas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heathen avoid being mounted?
Cuevas wants to free his trapped foot but Heathen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heathen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cuevas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cuevas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heathen looks a forlorn figure.
Cuevas is landing with some decent strikes but Heathen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heathen is trying to escape the mount.
Heathen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Heathen tries to reverse the position but Cuevas maintains control.
Heathen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cuevas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cuevas is trying to control the action in half guard but Heathen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heathen tries to get to full guard but Cuevas has control of the leg.
Heathen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuevas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Cuevas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuevas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Cuevas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gacy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
It looks like Colby Henderson has been cut.
A jab from Henderson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Gacy.
Gacy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Gacy.
Gacy misses with a body kick.
Gacy feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Gacy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gacy advances to half guard.
Gacy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Gacy throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gacy.
Gacy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gacy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson looks gassed!
Gacy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Gacy there.
Gacy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gacy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gacy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gacy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gacy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gacy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gacy.
Nice strikes from Gacy there.
Gacy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gacy slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gacy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Gacy slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Gacy winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gacy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gacy slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
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!
Gacy throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gacy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gacy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gacy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gacy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gacy.
Gacy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gacy lands with a good body shot.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gacy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gacy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Gacy getting side control.
Gacy works his way into full mount!
Gacy looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Gacy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy looking to finish with strikes here!
Gacy looking to finish with strikes here!
Gacy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Gacy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Henderson because Gacy loaded up on that one.
Gacy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gacy lands a big elbow.
Gacy lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up Colby Henderson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Colby Henderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colby Henderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Gacy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Scala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wax comes to the cage accompanied by Never Quit. This should be fireworks!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Scala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scala checks a leg kick.
Wax misses with a kick to the body.
Scala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scala moves into range and clinches up with Wax.
Wax tightens his grip and picks Scala up, before dumping him to the ground. Scala manages to land in guard.
Wax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scala pushes Wax off and scrambles back to his feet.
Scala checks a low kick from Wax.
Wax throws a leg kick which misses Scala's front leg but catches the back leg as Scala tries to avoid it.
Wax throws a hook to the side of Scala's head but Scala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wax lands a jab to Scala's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scala moves out of range of the body kick from Wax.
Scala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scala lands in his opponent's guard.
Wax managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wax looking for a guillotine here but Scala defends easily.
Wax has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Scala doesn't defend quickly enough and Wax has managed to lock this one up! Can Scala escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wax on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charlie Wax!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn comes to the cage accompanied by Walking Tall. Rhodes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Losin it by Bury your Dead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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274 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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234 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roddy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Vaughn.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Rhodes shoots in and drives through. Vaughn sprawls well.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhodes's sensitive parts.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Rhodes moves out of range.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Roddy Rhodes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes checks a leg kick.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Vaughn.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Rhodes with a series of wild strikes but Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhodes with a poor takedown
and Vaughn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaughn.
Vaughn moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaughn lands a right hook to the body.
Rhodes looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chris Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Rhodes is rocked!
Vaughn connects with a nice cross there... Rhodes is looking wobbly and Vaughn recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rhodes to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Vaughn jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mathers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Victory by Eminem. Whissell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rose Of Sharon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a poor cross that misses
so Whissell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whissell trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers working a defensive guard here.
Whissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whissell won't allow Mathers to get back to his feet.
Whissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mathers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whissell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mathers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Whissell has Mathers in his guard.
Whissell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mathers rolls with it to try and escape but Whissell cranks on the arm and Mathers is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Whissell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri The Jackal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri The Jackal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendall Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clarke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarke unloads with some shots from mount but The Jackal bucks and avoids them well.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Jackal has left one of his arms exposed and Clarke doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. The Jackal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendall Clarke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Lunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon James!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Billy Lunn has been cut.
Lunn throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lunn's head.
Billy Lunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James throws a right and a left that Lunn avoids nicely.
Lunn misses with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lunn.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a right and a left that Lunn avoids nicely.
James lands a left and a right that send Lunn crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lunn is rocked!
Lunn fails with the takedown
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Lunn! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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213 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garner tries to move to mount but Desjardins blocks the move with his legs.
Garner is staying tight to Desjardins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garner trying to control the position but Desjardins is working away.
Desjardins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Desjardins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garner's best efforts.
Garner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodney Garner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Garner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desjardins, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner prevents the takedown attempt.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Garner manages to get underhooks.
Garner pulls Desjardins into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Desjardins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Desjardins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garner is looking to stand up but Desjardins isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Desjardins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desjardins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garner is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Desjardins is controlling him well.
Desjardins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Desjardins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Desjardins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Desjardins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Desjardins is controlling him well.
Garner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Desjardins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner struggling a bit here.
Garner is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins trying to control the action but Garner is working from the bottom.
Garner tries to bench press Desjardins off him but Desjardins keeps the position.
Garner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desjardins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Desjardins is working Garner over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Garner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garner trying to control from the bottom.
Desjardins passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Desjardins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garner circles away.
Rodney Garner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garner drives through with a takedown into Desjardins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garner looking to sit in guard and control but Desjardins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Desjardins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Desjardins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desjardins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garner's head.
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garner dives on top into guard.
Garner wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner looking to sit in guard and control but Desjardins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garner looking for a sweep. Not yet Garner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garner is on top in guard.
Desjardins controlling Garner's posture.
Garner trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner trying to move into half guard but instead Desjardins has managed to sweep!
Garner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Desjardins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desjardins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Desjardins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Desjardins stands and throws Garner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Desjardins working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desjardins's best efforts.
Garner actively working from the bottom here.
Garner is breathing heavily.
Desjardins passes to full mount!
Desjardins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garner hang on?
It looks like Rodney Garner has been cut.
Desjardins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Desjardins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Desjardins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The cut above Rodney Garner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Garner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francois Desjardins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chinalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Ballantyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinalot comes to the cage accompanied by Me So Horny. This should be fireworks!
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24
177 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Chinalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrick Ballantyne!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinalot keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballantyne throws a sloppy head kick and Chinalot moves out of range easily.
Ballantyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chinalot wants to slow Ballantyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Ballantyne throws a chopping leg kick but Chinalot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Chinalot.
Ballantyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinalot manages to avoid it.
Ballantyne rushes Chinalot and presses him up against the cage.
Ballantyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sir Chinalot has been cut.
Ballantyne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballantyne tries to score with a low kick but Chinalot moves his leg out of the way.
Garrick Ballantyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ballantyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chinalot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chinalot throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinalot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ballantyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ballantyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Chinalot.
Ballantyne throws a low kick but Chinalot moves out of range easily.
Chinalot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballantyne swivels and escapes.
Ballantyne instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot manages to break the clinch.
Ballantyne blocks a low kick nicely.
Ballantyne throws a lazy head kick
and Ballantyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballantyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Chinalot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballantyne throws a head kick but Chinalot moves out of range.
Chinalot throws a leg kick
and Ballantyne counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballantyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chinalot. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Ballantyne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chinalot.
A low kick from Chinalot misses
and Ballantyne counters with a head kick.
Chinalot is rocked!
Chinalot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chinalot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ballantyne did well to prevent Chinalot getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinalot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chinalot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ballantyne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chinalot decides to return to a standing position.
Ballantyne misses with the body kick
and Chinalot counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot moves out of range of the body kick from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne tries to land a front kick but Chinalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantyne feints and then cracks Chinalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chinalot down.
Chinalot lands a body shot.
Ballantyne closes the distance and pushes Chinalot back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantyne stalling.
Chinalot wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballantyne won't allow it.
Ballantyne lands an elbow just above Chinalot 's eye.
Chinalot working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Ballantyne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Chinalot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballantyne.
Ballantyne checks a leg kick.
Chinalot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ballantyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Ballantyne tenderised Chinalot's leg. Chinalot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ballantyne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrick Ballantyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chinalot sizes up Ballantyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chinalot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballantyne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballantyne lands a big head kick that sends Chinalot tumbling to the mat! Ballantyne takes a step backwards and waves Chinalot back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Chinalot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chinalot seems to have got his legs back now.
Ballantyne throws a front kick aimed at Chinalot's knee but Chinalot avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Ballantyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ballantyne.
Chinalot throws a body kick that misses.
Chinalot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ballantyne's waist but Ballantyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chinalot off to one side.
Ballantyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ballantyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ballantyne lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantyne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chinalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chinalot ducks under a wild hook from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne thows a leg kick but Chinalot checks it
enabling Chinalot to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballantyne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chinalot's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne throws a sloppy head kick
and Chinalot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ballantyne's knee momentarily.
Chinalot feints and then cracks Ballantyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ballantyne down.
Chinalot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chinalot blocks a low kick nicely.
Chinalot connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballantyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chinalot wants to slow Ballantyne down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chinalot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chinalot misses with a kick to the body.
Chinalot avoids a kick to the body.
Ballantyne stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Chinalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Ballantyne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chinalot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinalot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Ballantyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Chinalot's cut.
That's time! Chinalot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chinalot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Ballantyne blocks the low kick.
Ballantyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chinalot.
A good leg kick by Ballantyne.
Ballantyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chinalot blocks a low kick nicely.
Ballantyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballantyne blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Ballantyne as he checks the leg kick.
Chinalot blocks the body kick.
Chinalot misses with a low kick.
Ballantyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chinalot checks it well.
Ballantyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinalot moves away.
Ballantyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ballantyne misses with a kick to the body
and Chinalot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne tries to land a front kick but Chinalot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ballantyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chinalot is out of range and Ballantyne settles back down.
Ballantyne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chinalot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ballantyne scrambles back to his feet.
Chinalot fails with the takedown.
Garrick Ballantyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballantyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chinalot shoots in for a double leg but Ballantyne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chinalot is looking to chop away at Ballantyne's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne throws a head kick but Chinalot moves out of range.
Chinalot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballantyne. Ballantyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ballantyne lands with an overhand left.
Ballantyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chinalot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chinalot shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballantyne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chinalot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Chinalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Ballantyne lands but Chinalot takes it in his stride.
Garrick Ballantyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ballantyne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chinalot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chinalot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chinalot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ballantyne.
Ballantyne throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Chinalot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Ballantyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ballantyne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Ballantyne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp has chosen Amish Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws a low kick but Knepp avoids it.
Knepp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knepp.
Knepp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cho avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knepp throws a sloppy head kick and Cho moves out of range easily.
Knepp scoring well with a low kick there.
Cho misses the shot to the body.
Cho swings for the body but Knepp moves out of range.
Knepp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Knepp.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cho throws a shot to the body.
Knepp avoids the head kick by Cho.
Cho throws a lazy right hand but Knepp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp moves to clinch but Cho breaks away
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Knepp.
Cho avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Knepp throws a push kick but Cho slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Knepp lands but Cho takes it in his stride.
Cho misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cho, right into the meat.
Knepp throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Knepp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knepp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
Cho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knepp is out of range.
Cho misses with a right hand
and Knepp counters with a nice body shot.
Cho throws a lazy head kick
and Knepp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp lands a leg kick that knocks Cho off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knepp avoids the body shot from Cho.
Cho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knepp blocks a jab.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knepp.
Knepp throws a looping overhand right but Cho ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Cho throws an off balance right hand
and Knepp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knepp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knepp throws a lazy right hand but Cho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knepp lands a slapping body shot.
Cho scores with a jab to the head.
Knepp moves out of range as Cho strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho misses the shot to the body.
Knepp scores with a decent looking hook.
Knepp lands a head kick. Cho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knepp.
A shot to the liver by Knepp. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Cho misses
and Knepp counters with a low kick, right behind Cho 's knee.
Cho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knepp moves into the clinch successfully.
Knepp tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Cho looking to stall.
Cho misses with a punch on the inside.
Knepp scores with a hook to the body.
Knepp is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knepp pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knepp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cho is aware though and is defending well.
Cho wants to stand but Knepp is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knepp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cho's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knepp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cho has escaped and now he's on top!
Cho wants to stand and escape but instead Knepp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knepp throws a head kick that misses
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knepp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knepp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Cho is predictable there
and Knepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knepp tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knepp feints a jab promting Cho to slip. Knepp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knepp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cho - the referee stops the clock and Knepp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cho. Knepp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cho tests Knepp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knepp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cho rather than just go for the knockout.
Cho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knepp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knepp scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Cho.
Kimble Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knepp darts in and clinches Cho up against the cage.
Knepp misses with a body punch.
Cho misses with a body punch.
Cho slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knepp lands an elbow inside that Cho shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knepp is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Knepp.
Knepp is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knepp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cho's brow.
Cho blocks an elbow strike from Knepp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knepp misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cho lands with a short shot to the head.
Knepp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cho lands a left hand.
Cho working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knepp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cho's brow.
Knepp throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho lands an uppercut.
Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cho.
Knepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cho backwards.
Knepp lands a body shot.
Cho blocks an uppercut.
Knepp jumps guard and drags Cho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knepp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knepp is trying to keep Cho in close.
Knepp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cho's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knepp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cho is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cho's head.
Knepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knepp wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knepp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knepp looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knepp misses with a head kick.
Knepp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knepp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cho.
Knepp throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Cho slaps away a takedown attempt from Knepp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cho misses with a low kick as Knepp jumps back.
Knepp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cho.
Knepp blocks a head kick by Cho.
Cho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jebidiah Knepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cho motions for Knepp to come forward. Cho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cho works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp moves away from the strike by Cho.
Knepp lands with a nice body kick.
Knepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cho avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Cho throws the left hand but Knepp avoids the punch easily.
Knepp slips under a jab.
Knepp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cho misses with a jab to the body
and Knepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Knepp sizes up Cho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cho throws a jab when Knepp was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Cho throws a hook but Knepp blocks it.
Knepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
Knepp moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
Cho looks to score with a jab to the body but Knepp is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Knepp.
Cho thows a leg kick but Knepp checks it
and Knepp counters with a right hand to the body.
Cho throws a looping overhand right but Knepp ducks down to avoid it.
Knepp misses with a body kick.
Knepp doesn't manage to clinch there - Cho circles away.
Knepp misses with a hook.
Knepp misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp scores with a head kick.
Knepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knepp walks into a straight right hand from Cho.
Cho blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cho. Those never looked like landing.
Knepp forces Cho back against the cage and clinches.
Knepp tries to pull guard but Cho won't allow it.
Cho blocks a body shot from Knepp.
Knepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knepp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho looking to stall.
Cho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knepp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cho avoids it.
Knepp cracks Cho with a nice body shot.
Knepp blocking some punches.
Cho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knepp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cho's elbow.
Jebidiah Knepp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cho misses with some punches.
Knepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cho blocks a body shot from Knepp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cho.
Cho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jebidiah Knepp just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Cho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Cho looks to throw the jab but Knepp is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knepp.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense.
Knepp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cho tries to score with a low kick but Knepp moves his leg out of the way.
Knepp wants to clinch up but Cho keeps it at a distance.
Knepp misses with a hook.
Knepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Cho is just out of range.
Knepp has a takedown stuffed.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cho motions for Knepp to come forward. Cho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Knepp.
Knepp instigates a clinch.
Knepp tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Cho digs a right hand into Knepp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knepp's gas tank.
Cho tries a body shot but Knepp blocks it.
Knepp jumps guard but Cho stands there with Knepp around his waist. Knepp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimble Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Knepp.
Cho managing to block the knees to the body from Knepp.
Knepp blocking some punches.
Cho avoiding damage as Knepp throws knees to the body.
Knepp tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knepp backwards.
Knepp jumps guard and drags Cho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cho wants to stand but Knepp is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knepp is adopting a defensive guard.
Cho wanted to stand there but Knepp had control of the position.
Knepp trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cho throws a hook to the side of Knepp's head but Knepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cho throws the left hand but Knepp avoids the punch easily.
Cho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knepp checks it well.
Knepp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knepp punishes Cho's body with a nice straight punch.
Knepp clinches.
Cho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cho lands a shoulder strike.
Knepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cho backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knepp.
Knepp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knepp trying to land knees to the body.
Knepp misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho tries a body shot but Knepp blocks it.
Knepp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knepp tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knepp pulls guard effortlessly.
Cho being controlled here momentarily.
Knepp trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cho misses with a hook. Knepp ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knepp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knepp lands a head kick. Cho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cho misses the shot to the body.
Cho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knepp.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knepp looks to throw a body kick
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho tries to work over Knepp's front leg with a kick but Knepp checks it.
Cho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cho misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp scores with a jab. Cho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cho moves out of range as Knepp strikes.
Knepp scores with a body shot.
Knepp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knepp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knepp wants to clinch.
Cho tries to work over Knepp's front leg with a kick but Knepp checks it.
Knepp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice jab there from Knepp.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Knepp misses.
Cho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knepp counters with an outside leg kick.
Knepp tries to move into range but Cho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cho blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Knepp blocks the leg kick.
Cho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cho manages to avoid it.
Cho misses with a straight left.
Cho blocks a head kick by Knepp.
Knepp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knepp dips to his left and cracks Cho with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp moves in looking to clinch but Cho pushes him off.
Cho lands with a shot to the body.
Cho loads up on a big right hand but Knepp slips the punch.
Knepp throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho counters with a low kick, right behind Knepp 's knee.
Cho misses with a straight left.
Knepp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knepp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knepp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cho tries to avoid it but Knepp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cho to the ground. Cho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cho blocks a jab.
Knepp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cho thuds his shin into the meat of Knepp's side.
Jab from Cho.
Knepp misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
Knepp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knepp staying out of range there.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho blocks a leg kick.
Knepp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cho checks it well.
Knepp dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knepp. Cho shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knepp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cho.
Knepp checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jebidiah Knepp.
Well Knepp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
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