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WFC 94 - Ancient Grudge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco comes to the cage accompanied by green hornet (al hirt). Smyth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RZA - Fatal. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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26
156 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco tries to clinch up
and Smyth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyth.
Smyth misses with a wild combination.
Don Taco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smyth throws a hook to the side of Taco's head but Taco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smyth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smyth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smyth throws a chopping leg kick but Taco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smyth misses with a wild body shot.
Taco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smyth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smyth throws a big elbow that misses.
Taco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Taco.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taco tries to clinch up
and Smyth counters with a two punch combo.
Taco tries to clinch up
and Smyth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco tries to clinch up
and Smyth counters by clinching up.
Smyth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smyth instigates a clinch.
Taco struggles to land a body shot inside as Smyth controls his hands.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taco wants to clinch
and Smyth counters with a straight right hand.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Don Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smyth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taco's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco controlling the position.
Taco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smyth.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taco staying out of range there.
Taco wants to clinch but Smyth slips to the side
and Smyth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smyth is fighting to break Taco's control of his arms but Taco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Taco has wrist control.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Taco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is pushing down on Taco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taco is fighting to maintain full guard but Smyth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smyth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taco defends it well.
Taco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smyth.
Vincent Smyth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taco is trying to get back to full guard.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Taco is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyth looks to land a left hand but Taco moved out of range nicely.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taco's waist but Taco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smyth off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth throws a leg kick
and Taco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taco.
Taco lands with a light punch inside.
Taco tries to work over Smyth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Taco.
Taco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Taco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Taco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
Taco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
Taco manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Smyth or perhaps it was just good defense by Taco which made him look bad.
Don Taco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smyth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smyth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taco at a distance.
Taco stuffs the takedown.
Don Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Smyth.
Taco tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth misses with a jab to the body
and Taco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smyth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taco wants to clinch.
Smyth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taco avoids it really well and circles away.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth tries to clinch up.
Taco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco tries to clinch up
and Smyth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taco wants to clinch
so Smyth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smyth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taco seems keen to control Smyth's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth throws a big elbow that misses.
Taco keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taco is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
Taco wants to clinch up but Smyth keeps it at a distance.
Smyth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taco did well to prevent Smyth getting side control.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taco keeps working.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taco is in trouble now - Smyth has advanced to mount!
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!
Taco gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco is positioning himself well to prevent Smyth advancing to mount.
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Vincent Smyth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smyth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smyth is taking a breather. Taco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taco wants to get back to his feet.
Taco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smyth.
Taco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smyth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Smyth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smyth 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardinal Richelieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Ozbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozbourne has chosen Let Me Hear You Scream as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Cardinal Richelieu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cardinal Richelieu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
132 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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141 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cardinal Richelieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ozzy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne shoots in and drives through. Richelieu sprawls well.
Richelieu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ozbourne misses with a takedown attempt
and Richelieu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cardinal Richelieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Ozbourne.
Richelieu circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozbourne misses with a double jab.
Richelieu throws a combination. Ozbourne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ozzy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richelieu counters with a one-two to the body.
Ozbourne fails with the takedown
and Richelieu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Richelieu checks it.
Ozbourne with a poor takedown
and Richelieu counters with a two punch combo.
Ozbourne is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Richelieu. No joy for Ozbourne on that attempt.
Richelieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ozbourne.
Richelieu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozbourne has his takedown stuffed
and Richelieu counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Richelieu looks at the referee who does nothing so Richelieu lands a crushing right that sends Ozbourne to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cardinal Richelieu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cardinal Richelieu thanked Rōnin for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (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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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson lands a slapping body shot.
Refn works Gibson's body with a nice hook.
Refn misses with a few strikes there.
Refn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Refn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gibson throws out a leg kick but Refn moves out of range and Gibson only half commits.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Refn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Refn slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Refn swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson tests Refn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refn scores with a shot to the body.
Gibson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Refn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Refn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibson.
Refn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gibson rather than just go for the knockout.
Refn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Gibson there.
Refn looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Refn dodges the ground and pound from Gibson.
Gibson with the ground and pound but Refn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Gibson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Refn is not content to let Gibson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibson is taking a breather. Refn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Refn is trying to stand.
Gibson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Hutch Gibson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Refn. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Refn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Refn was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Refn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Refn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
A good leg kick by Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas Refn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Refn shows good takedown defense.
Refn takes one to the chin there.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Refn tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Refn misses with a wild body shot.
Refn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibson. That snapped Refn's head back.
Gibson slips a straight right by Refn.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Refn.
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Refn.
Refn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Refn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
Refn throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Refn lands a body shot.
Refn throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refn throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Refn.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Refn.
Gibson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Refn.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Refn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibson cracks Refn with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Refn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Refn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Gibson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gibson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Refn misses with a body shot.
Refn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson lands a slapping body shot.
Gibson misses with a body shot.
Hutch Gibson is winning the standup battle so far.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Refn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibson under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gibson connects with a jab.
Refn throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Refn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Refn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Refn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Refn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson slips under a jab from Refn.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
Gibson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson clinches up with Refn and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson looking to stall.
Gibson landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gibson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Refn can't break the clinch.
Gibson stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Refn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Refn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Refn throws a right and a left that Gibson avoids nicely.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Refn's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibson.
Refn is breathing heavily.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson slips a jab and a cross from Refn.
Gibson scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Refn is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Refn's guard.
Gibson is working Refn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Refn keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Refn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Refn keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson cracks Refn with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Refn is keeping the position for now.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson 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.
Refn wants to stand and escape but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson is stalling in the full guard.
Refn wants to stand but Gibson is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Gibson throws a leg kick which misses Refn's front leg but catches the back leg as Refn tries to avoid it.
Refn swings widly with a right hand
and Gibson counters with a left and a right that stings Refn.
Refn throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson staying out of range there.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Refn.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
Refn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Refn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gibson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Refn takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gibson connects with a body shot that sends Refn's belly button to the back.
Gibson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Refn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Refn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws a combination. Refn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gibson forces Refn back against the cage and clinches.
Gibson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson stalls.
Gibson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Refn blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Refn manages to get underhooks.
Refn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Refn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Refn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Refn has Gibson pushed against the cage.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hutch Gibson.
Refn checks a leg kick.
Refn misses the jab.
Gibson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Refn misses.
A leg kick checked by Refn.
Gibson dives in and grabs Refn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Refn pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Refn is able to avoid easily.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Refn lands a lovely overhand right.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibson clinches up with Refn and pushes him back against the cage.
Refn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Refn working hard to break the clinch.
Refn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
A shot to the body from Gibson misses
and Refn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Refn sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibson throws a head kick that half lands.
Refn loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Refn throws a shot to the body.
Refn lands a nice hook to Gibson's body. Gibson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Refn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibson counters with a leg kick.
Nicolas Refn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Refn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hutch Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hutch Gibson!
Hutch Gibson gave a mention to Rōnin in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heartbeats. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Howard Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon misses with a right hand
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moon's knee momentarily.
Bangizwe thumps Moon with a low kick.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moon thows a leg kick but Bangizwe checks it
and Bangizwe counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangizwe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Bangizwe has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon tries to land knees in the clinch but Bangizwe avoids the damage to the body.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangizwe.
Moon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bangizwe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangizwe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bangizwe managing to block the knees to the body from Moon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Bangizwe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bangizwe avoids it.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangizwe's elbow.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Bangizwe leaning against his opponent.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Bangizwe blocks with his arms.
Bangizwe trying to stall but Moon improves his position.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bangizwe managing to block the knees to the body from Moon.
Bangizwe wants to stall.
Bangizwe prevents a body shot from Moon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe blocks an uppercut.
Moon digs a right hand into Bangizwe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bangizwe's gas tank.
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangizwe controls his hands.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Bangizwe controls the action.
Bangizwe prevents a body shot from Moon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moon misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moon pushes Bangizwe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Moon.
Bangizwe blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Moon.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bangizwe looking to slow down the pace here.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Moon.
Moon throws an elbow but it misses.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bangizwe scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bangizwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe taking a breather.
Bangizwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon taking a breather.
Moon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangizwe's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Moon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
Moon throws the kick towards the body but Bangizwe avoids it.
Bangizwe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moon is out of range.
Bangizwe tries to land a front kick but Moon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howard Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bangizwe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bangizwe throws a body kick that misses.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon throws a low kick but Bangizwe avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangizwe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moon tries to land a body kick
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bangizwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
Moon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moon. That's going to slow Bangizwe down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bangizwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Bangizwe moved out of range.
Moon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Moon.
Bangizwe lands a nice hook to Moon's body. Moon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moon thows a body shot but no joy.
Moon throws a low kick but Bangizwe moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangizwe tries to land a front kick but Moon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Moon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bangizwe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangizwe scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon connects with a solid leg kick.
Mandla Bangizwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Moon's side.
Howard Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
Bangizwe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moon misses the body punch
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Moon's side.
Moon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moon's calf.
Bangizwe cracks the inside of Moon's front leg.
Bangizwe thumps Moon with a low kick.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Moon avoids it.
Bangizwe lands a high kick!
Bangizwe scores with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe thows a body shot but no joy.
Bangizwe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moon rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bangizwe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangizwe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Bangizwe lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Moon misses with a hook.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangizwe cracks Moon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangizwe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bangizwe connects with a high kick.
Moon throws a leg kick but Bangizwe checks it.
Bangizwe throws a front kick that sends Moon stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a high kick!
Moon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moon. That did some damage!
Moon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangizwe.
Nice body kick there by Bangizwe.
Moon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangizwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Moon's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe 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.
Bangizwe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangizwe scores with a jab to the body.
Bangizwe scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangizwe.
Moon misses with an uppercut. Bangizwe saw that one coming.
Moon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangizwe cracks the inside of Moon's front leg.
Bangizwe swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
That kick from Bangizwe tenderised Moon's leg. Moon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangizwe lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Moon's side.
Bangizwe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangizwe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bangizwe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe keeps Moon at a distance using the push kick.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Moon throws a looping overhand right but Bangizwe ducks down to avoid it.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bangizwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moon doesn't seem bothered though.
Bangizwe moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Moon stalling in the clinch but Bangizwe improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moon.
Bangizwe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bangizwe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon tries a body shot but Bangizwe blocks it.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bangizwe blocking some punches.
Moon tries to work over Bangizwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangizwe.
Moon tries to work over Bangizwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangizwe stalling against the cage.
Moon lands a right hand.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howard Moon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moon lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Bangizwe avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
Moon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moon lands a nice uppercut.
Moon lands with a light punch inside.
Bangizwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bangizwe lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Bangizwe controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bangizwe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangizwe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moon up against the cage.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe blocking some punches.
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangizwe controls his hands.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangizwe is looking to control Moon's arms but Moon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bangizwe has his back to the cage.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Bangizwe blocks it.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe blocks an uppercut.
Bangizwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bangizwe throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Bangizwe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bangizwe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kichiro Kaneko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
164 lbs
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24
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Mora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kichiro Kaneko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaneko lands with a good body shot.
Mora scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mora throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaneko is trying to improve his position.
Mora taking a break here but Kaneko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mora working the head and body with strikes.
Mora works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mora raining down shots from the mount!
Mora controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora unloads with some shots from mount but Kaneko bucks and avoids them well.
Mora throws some wild stikes that Kaneko manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaneko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mora throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaneko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mora moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kaneko has worked his arm free - good work by Kaneko!
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaneko keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora scores with punches from side control.
Kaneko is trying to improve his position.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaneko keeps working.
Mora throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kaneko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mora 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.
Kaneko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mora manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko tries to hold on but Mora postures up.
Mora misses with a head shot.
Mora content just to control the position here.
Mora tries to control but Kaneko wriggling away.
Mora looking to finish Kaneko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaneko!
Mora looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mora breaks from Kaneko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mora is landing with some decent strikes but Kaneko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mora has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaneko's face.
Mora thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mora lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaneko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mora.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaneko is squirming around, avoiding Mora's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Mora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mora misses with a double jab.
Kaneko lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mora.
Mora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mora lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mora. Those never looked like landing.
Mora throws an overhand right that lands on Kaneko's shoulder, as Kaneko tries to avoid the shot.
Mora lands a right hook to the body.
Mora misses with an uppercut
and Kaneko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaneko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mora is trying to push Kaneko away but Kaneko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mora's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora breaks from the clinch.
Alejandro Mora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mora works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Mora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaneko feints and then cracks Mora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mora down.
Kaneko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mora doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaneko throws a head kick but Mora moves out of range.
Mora misses with an uppercut.
Mora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mora gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaneko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mora takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mora blocks a head kick by Kaneko.
Mora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaneko!
Kaneko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mora on the side of the head.
Mora dips to his left and cracks Kaneko with an uppercut!
Mora's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mora duly obliges.
Kaneko throws a solid leg kick but Mora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaneko.
Mora misses with a double jab.
Good work by Kaneko as he checks the leg kick.
Mora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaneko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mora's elbow.
Mora is trying to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling him.
Mora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mora is trying to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling him.
Kaneko digs a right hand into Mora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mora's gas tank.
Mora tries to circle away but Kaneko has him pinned against the cage.
Mora working hard to break the clinch.
Kaneko lands with a left to the head.
Kaneko stalling in the clinch but Mora improves position.
Mora drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaneko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Mora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko wants to stall.
Mora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaneko is looking for a takedown.
Mora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mora shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaneko wants to improve his position but Mora is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Mora dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaneko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mora somewhat.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaneko backs up against the cage.
Mora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaneko moves away.
Mora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaneko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mora throws a body kick that misses.
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaneko manages to avoid it.
Mora shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaneko tries to sprawl out of it but Mora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaneko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaneko fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaneko shoots in and drives through. Mora sprawls well.
Kaneko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mora.
Kaneko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaneko lands a high kick!
Mora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaneko moves away.
Mora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaneko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mora takes a step back to recover.
Kaneko throws an overhand right that lands on Mora's shoulder, as Mora tries to avoid the shot.
Alejandro Mora is winning the standup battle so far.
Mora looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaneko is just out of range.
Kaneko throws a wild body kick that Mora sees coming a mile off.
Mora is looking to wear down Kaneko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaneko.
Alejandro Mora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kichiro Kaneko.
Kaneko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Mora or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaneko which made him look bad.
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaneko circles away quickly and effectively.
Alejandro Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mora fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaneko to the ground. Mora is now in Kaneko's guard.
Mora throws a big right hand that misses.
Mora preventing the sweep.
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!
Mora distracts Kaneko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaneko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mora is one step ahead there.
Mora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora looking to pass the guard.
Mora with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mora wants to pass the guard but Kaneko is keeping the position.
Kaneko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mora trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaneko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mora throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mora looking to sit in guard and control but Kaneko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mora wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaneko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaneko has managed to get both his arms back between Mora's legs - danger averted.
Mora wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kichiro Kaneko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Mora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Mora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mora, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Mora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
205 lbs
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217 lbs
22 - 13 - 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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combo that has Pudzianowski backing up. Pudzianowski nods at Hawkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzianowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pudzianowski, into his guard.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pudzianowski keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Pudzianowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
Pudzianowski looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawkins passes into side control.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
Pudzianowski tries to buck Hawkins off but Hawkins is having none of it.
Pudzianowski manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawkins pulls his head out easily.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Pudzianowski gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pudzianowski is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pudzianowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski wants to hit a switch here but Hawkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pudzianowski there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Pudzianowski.
A left lands for Hawkins.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Pudzianowski dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Pudzianowski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Pudzianowski ducked under it nicely.
Pudzianowski cracks Hawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pudzianowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Pudzianowski ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski thuds his right hand into Hawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins is looking to control Pudzianowski's arms but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski stalling in the clinch but Hawkins improves position.
Pudzianowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Hawkins can't break the clinch.
Hawkins gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Pudzianowski trying to stall but Hawkins improves his position.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Pudzianowski has Hawkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hawkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawkins's elbow.
Hawkins slowing the pace effectively.
Hawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pudzianowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
Pudzianowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pudzianowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pudzianowski defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Pudzianowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins tries to clinch up
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Pudzianowski avoids the punch easily.
Pudzianowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pudzianowski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawkins content just to control the position here.
Pudzianowski is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hawkins. What's that going to do exactly?
Hawkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pudzianowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Pudzianowski is working hard here to advance position.
Pudzianowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pudzianowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pudzianowski stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pudzianowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pudzianowski manages to get to full guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position.
Pudzianowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pudzianowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bart Simpson enters the cage!
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28
187 lbs
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27
195 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch but Egorov is having none of it.
Simpson wants to clinch but Egorov slips to the side
and Egorov counters with a left to the body.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Egorov counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson tries to clinch but Egorov moves away
and Egorov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.
Egorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Egorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
Egorov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Egorov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Egorov pushes him off.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson wants to clinch but Egorov slips to the side
and Egorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
letting Egorov counter with a right hand.
Egorov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Egorov counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Egorov is looking to land body kicks.
Egorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egorov scores with a nice body kick.
Egorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Egorov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Egorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Egorov throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Egorov's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Egorov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson won't allow Egorov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Egorov is on top in guard.
Egorovis looking to pass into half guard but Simpson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simpson is in guard.
Egorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Egorov is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Egorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is posturing up here but Egorov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Simpson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Simpson has to tap! Slick submission there by Egorov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Egorov!
Anton Egorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
163 lbs
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165 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a nice body kick.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Clark with a hook.
Clark avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Holliday misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Holliday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Holliday has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Clark thuds his right hand into Holliday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark with a jab.
Holliday tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark takes one on the button.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holliday at a distance.
Clark throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Clark.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Holliday throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Holliday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holliday thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
and Clark counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holliday checks a leg kick.
A big right from Clark misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Clark's knee but Clark avoids it well.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Holliday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Holliday loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark misses with a hook
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Clark jabs at Holliday's body.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holliday throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark lands with a slapping head kick.
Holliday blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holliday checks a leg kick.
Clark defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clark connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Holliday scores with a jab to the head.
Holliday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clark. That one must have hurt.
Bobby Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark lands with a nice combination. Holliday backs away looking to recover.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Holliday throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holliday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holliday lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Clark lands.
Holliday misses with a looping left.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobby Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick.
Holliday blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Holliday.
Holliday scores with a jab to the body.
Clark checks a low kick from Holliday.
A bone on bone clash there as Holliday blocks the leg kick.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Holliday stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holliday blocks a leg kick.
Holliday lands with a good body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holliday looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holliday 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.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Clark scores with a kick to the body.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clark.
Clark tries to bum rush Holliday with a series of wild strikes but Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Holliday fails with the takedown.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday looks to throw a body kick
and Clark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but Holliday avoids it.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Holliday lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Clark tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark looks for the body kick but Holliday saw that one coming.
Clark throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holliday takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Clark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holliday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clark looks to land a body kick but Holliday moved away.
Holliday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
Holliday digs a good hook to Clark's body.
Clark scores with a three punch combo!
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Holliday misses with a body punch
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Bobby Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Holliday throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holliday counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday lands with a right hand.
Holliday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark scores with a one two! Holliday had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clark throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a leg kick.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday connects with a single shot there.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
Holliday lands a right hook to the body.
Clark connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doc Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Holliday misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holliday scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Clark.
Holliday is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Holliday's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holliday scores with a hook.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holliday misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holliday.
Holliday has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Holliday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holliday. Holliday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday tries to land a leg kick but Clark saw it coming and moves away.
Bobby Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holliday misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Clark.
Well Clark 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Clark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir's entrance music is Dance Hall Days. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir connects with a body shot.
Noir moves into the clinch.
Gable lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
Gable avoids a wild elbow strike from Noir.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
A left hand lands to the body for Gable.
Noir lands with a left to the head.
Noir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gable blocks a body shot from Noir.
Noir lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Gable.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noir misses with some punches.
Noir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gable throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Noir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noir is looking for a takedown.
Gable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Gable works on Noir's body with a couple of short punches.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gable tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Noir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Gable.
Noir tries to work over Gable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir is trying to force a seperation but Gable has the dominant position.
Noir throws a head punch that misses.
Noir has Gable pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Noir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gable tumbling to the mat - Noir dives into Gable's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gable wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
Noir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gable looking to control.
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable can't keep his opponent in guard - Noir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gable trying to control here.
Noir trying to control from Gable's half guard. Gable has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Gable blocks nicely.
Noir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noir throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Gable utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
Gable is adopting a defensive guard.
Noir postures up in Gable's guard and throws a big left but Gable blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Gable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gable checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir pounces like a tiger and cracks Gable with a vicious hook! Gable is down but not out! Noir follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vince Noir!
A very excited looking Vince Noir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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