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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Severn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Severn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Monson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Severn enables Monson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Severn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Monson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily.
Monson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monson drives through with a takedown into Severn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Monson controlling from the top position.
Monson throws a strike but Severn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severn.
Severn looking to sit in guard and control but Monson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monson defends it easily.
Severn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monson controls the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Monson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Severn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Severn has a takedown stuffed.
Severn is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson gets a double leg takedown into Severn's guard.
Monson passes Severn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monson stalling.
Severn tries to roll over but Monson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Monson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Severn fails with a takedown attempt.
Severn looks to clinch
and Monson counters with a shoot takedown. Severn fights it but they end up in guard.
Monson 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.
Severn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monson passes into half guard.
Frank Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Monson seems content to control.
Monson wants to pass to mount but Severn is defending the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Monson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Severn enables Monson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Severn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Monson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Severn misses with a kick to the body.
Severn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank Monson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Severn was covering up waiting for the punch and Monson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Severn has his foot on Monson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monson works his way back into a safe position though.
Monson slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Monson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Monson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Severn!
Severn is trying to escape the mount.
Monson controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson lands a heavy elbow.
Frank Monson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Monson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Severn fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Monson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacco Fresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Borcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fresco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas; New York State of mind. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacco Fresco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonid Borcov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Fresco catches Borcov right on the button with a cross.
Fresco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fresco scores with a punch to the head.
Borcov tries to clinch up.
Borcov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fresco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borcov keeps Fresco at a distance using the push kick.
Borcov throws a body kick the misses
and Borcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fresco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borcov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fresco but Fresco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borcov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borcov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fresco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fresco cracks Borcov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borcov tries to clinch up but Fresco circles away and keeps his distance.
Fresco cracks Borcov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Borcov falls backwards against the cage. Fresco follows up with more strikes that drop Borcov to his knees. Fresco keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Borcov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacco Fresco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Anka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Anka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Anka.
Thompson throws a hook but Anka avoids it easily.
Anka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Anka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson looking for subs off his back but Anka has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anka controlling the pace.
Anka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thompson.
Anka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Anka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anka is in Thompson's guard.
Anka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anka stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thompson is tightening it up a little... Anka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Anka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Anka taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen My Hero as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sieve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Howard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sieve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sieve on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Sieve gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Howard working Sieve over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sieve trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sieve in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sieve taking shots to the head.
Howard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sieve looks a forlorn figure.
Sieve is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Sieve has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Howard! Sieve is hurt baaadly! Howard is firing away with more strikes - Sieve is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Howard!
Dylan Howard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Whatever. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Kain!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain shoots for a takedown but Benoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. Kain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benoit forces Kain back against the cage and clinches.
Benoit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benoit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benoit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benoit.
Kain tries to get to full guard but Benoit has control of the leg.
Kain taking some punishment here, with Benoit in his half guard.
Kain keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain wants to improve his position but Benoit is controlling well.
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Kain is trying to stand up here but Benoit is controlling him well.
Benoit is trying to control the action in half guard but Kain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benoit pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit escapes and gets back to his feet.
Benoit darts in and clinches Kain up against the cage.
Benoit jumps guard.
Kain slips nicely into half guard.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benoit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kain defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kain thows a big elbow that misses.
Benoit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain pushing down on Benoit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kain decides to stand and escape the position.
Kain moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Benoit misses with a leg kick
and Kain counters by moving into the clinch.
Kain lands a knee to the body.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Kain.
Benoit pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kain stops Benoit from standing up.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Kain postures up.
Kain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit wants to stand but Kain is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Kain tries to stand but Benoit is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benoit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kain, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kain.
Kain can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Kain tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Kain back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kain with a knee to the head.
Kain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Kain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benoit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benoit misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Benoit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kain.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick
and Kain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kain tries to close the distance and clinch but Benoit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Kain clinches up with Benoit and pushes him back against the cage.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benoit counters by moving into the clinch.
Kain just leaning against Benoit, taking a breather.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain looking to slow down the pace here.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benoit wants the takedown. Kain is fighting it off but Benoit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kain's guard against the cage.
Kain wants to stand and escape but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benoit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit slips a jab and a cross from Kain.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Kain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kain tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kain.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Kain blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benoit stands and throws Kain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benoit is looking to improve his position.
Benoit is trying to stand back up but Kain is controlling him
Kain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benoit is just riding it out for now. Kain eventually gives up the hold.
Benoit wants to improve his position but Kain is controlling well.
Andrew Benoit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Kain trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Kain has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Benoit works to full guard.
Benoit has a closed guard, preventing Kain from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benoit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benoit has escaped and now he's on top!
Benoit stands up from Kain's guard - Benoit perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kain tries to clinch up.
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 Andrew Benoit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benoit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benoit stands up.
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Kain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benoit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Kain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kain darts in trying to clinch
and Benoit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kain's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benoit defends it easily.
Kain striking off his back but it's not causing Benoit any problems.
Kain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benoit defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benoit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Kain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benoit lands in his opponent's guard.
Benoit is standing up over Kain. Kain looks to escape but Benoit dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benoit's best efforts.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
Benoit decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kain is looking to reverse the position.
Kain can't do much from the bottom here.
Benoit stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain fails in his attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kain enables Benoit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
Benoit is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit is defending against the submission attempts here by Kain.
Kain wants to advance to full mount but Benoit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Kain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit wriggles free and stands up.
Dylan Kain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kain misses with a double jab.
Benoit pushes Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrew Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Benoit!
After winning the bout, Andrew Benoit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanpan Fitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanpan Fitz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sanpan Fitz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jacare scores with a hook to the body. Fitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacare circles away.
Fitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacare drops Fitz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fitz looks back up at him and smiles so Jacare waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fitz is rocked!
It looks like Sanpan Fitz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacare feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fitz crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romero Jacare!
Romero Jacare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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