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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luiz Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Brooks counters with a leg kick.
Brooks leaves Chavez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brooks counters with a head kick. That will keep Chavez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Chavez fails to land the takedown.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Brooks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chavez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Brooks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Chavez shoots and misses
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a head kick that half lands.
Brooks lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chavez dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Chavez's head and hops out.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chavez's head.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chavez's head backwards.
Brooks throws a head kick that Chavez semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks lands with a nice body punch.
Brooks scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chavez has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brooks throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Brooks scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chavez uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brooks 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.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks scores with a leg kick.
Chavez shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brooks throws a head kick that Chavez semi-blocks.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Chavez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks throws a nice head kick!
Brooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chavez.
Brooks throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chavez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brooks lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chavez's head.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Chavez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Luiz Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Chavez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Art Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chavez will feel that in the morning.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Brooks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chavez really felt that one!
Brooks throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luiz Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Chavez takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Brooks.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch but Brooks moves away
and Brooks counters with a big head kick but Chavez shrugs it off.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side.
Brooks lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brooks!
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks cracks Chavez with an open hand slap.
Brooks lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a head kick that Chavez semi-blocks.
Brooks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Malsone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Malsone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Malsone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Marsh!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh clinches up with Malsone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malsone has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.
Marsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Malsone looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is looking to take a break and control but Malsone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Malsone wants to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh raining down shots from the mount!
Malsone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marsh controlling his opponent.
Marsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marsh with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Marsh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malsone is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Marsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marsh prevents Malsone from getting the reversal.
Marsh content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Marsh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malsone's half guard.
Marsh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marsh tries to control but Malsone wriggling away.
Malsone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to control but Malsone wriggling away.
Marsh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marsh with shots to the head and body - Malsone looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsh tries to control but Malsone wriggling away.
Malsone tries to reverse the position but Marsh maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Marsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malsone slips under a jab.
Mark Malsone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malsone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malsone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malsone wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Malsone connects with a leg kick. Marsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malsone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malsone as he avoids it easily.
Mark Malsone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Marsh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malsone. That's going to slow Marsh down.
Marsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malsone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malsone can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marsh trying to control the position but Malsone is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malsone is trying to improve his position.
Malsone prevents Marsh from moving into mount.
Marsh working away.
Malsone is trying to improve his position.
Marsh wants to control but Malsone is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh slows the pace down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsh wants to control but Malsone is keeping him busy.
Malsone dodges the ground and pound from Marsh.
Malsone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Malsone is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marsh trying to control the position but Malsone is working away.
You can see the frustration on Malsone's face as Marsh controls the position.
Malsone can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malsone is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsh scoring with punches from side control.
Marsh cracks Malsone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marsh wants to control but Malsone is keeping him busy.
Marsh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malsone lands with a kick to the temple. Marsh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marsh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malsone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Malsone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marsh closes the distance and clinches.
Marsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malsone prevents it.
Mark Malsone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Marsh.
Malsone wants to break free but Marsh has control.
Malsone misses with a knee strike.
Malsone is trying to break free.
Malsone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh goes for a takedown attempt but Malsone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mark Malsone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh drives through with a takedown into Malsone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malsone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malsone looking to control.
Malsone can't keep his opponent in guard - Marsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Marsh 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.
Malsone is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh stalling.
Marsh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marsh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marsh trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh trying to mount his opponent but Malsone defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to control the pace.
Jay Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsh is pressing down on Malsone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malsone is holding on for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marsh scores with a takedown into Malsone's guard.
Malsone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets to his feet. Malsone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malsone keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
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!
Marsh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marsh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsh 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 William Peck 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... Jay Marsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunochi has chosen DMX - X Gon Give It To Ya as his entrance music. Doctor Rockzo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Rockzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunochi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockzo misses with a body kick.
Makunochi takes the fight into the clinch.
Makunochi pushes Rockzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Doctor Rockzo has been cut.
Makunochi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockzo backwards.
Makunochi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rockzo keeping moving, preventing Makunochi from controlling successfully.
Makunochi is sitting in close to Rockzo's body. Rockzo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Makunochi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Makunochi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rockzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doctor Rockzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger, Rocky III. Cruz Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Howard Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomez quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Watson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Watson working Gomez over with strikes.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez missing with punches from the bottom.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson really is a fat lump.
Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Watson wants to control but Gomez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson holds on to Gomez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Gomez misses with a head shot.
Gomez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Watson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Gomez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Watson wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Watson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Watson because Gomez loaded up on that one.
Watson is looking to improve his position but Gomez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomez looking to control but Watson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomez misses with a head shot.
Gomez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to hold on but Gomez postures up.
Gomez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gomez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Gomez.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Watson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Watson tries to control the position but Gomez now has his back.
Gomez tightening his grip on Watson, looking for the choke.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez is looking for the choke from the back position but Watson is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomez's guard. Nice work there by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Gomez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watson eats them both and turns towards Gomez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Howard Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Watson pulls guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez won't allow Watson to get back to his feet.
Cruz Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomez in particular looking to stall.
Gomez works his way into full mount!
Watson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez throwing strikes here but Watson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Watson is squirming around, avoiding Gomez's attempts to control the action.
Gomez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Watson has worked his arm free - good work by Watson!
Gomez trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gomez trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson wants to control but Gomez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Gomez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Gomez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to control Gomez's body but Gomez pushes him off. Watson squirms to his side and now Gomez has his back!
Gomez doesn't have the hooks in and Watson manages to turn into his guard.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Watson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Gomez trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Watson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watson is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cruz Gomez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Howard Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Gomez.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Watson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomez uses from the top position.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Gomez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuese Zorro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cyr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zorro cracks the inside of Cyr's front leg.
Cyr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zorro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cyr has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorro is concentrating on defense, preventing Cyr from advancing position.
Zorro is staying active underneath Cyr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cyr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zorro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cyr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cyr decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Zorro.
Cyr closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zorro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zorro.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cyr jumps guard but Zorro stands there with Cyr around his waist. Cyr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zorro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zorro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zorro trying to control the position.
Cyr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyr looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zorro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cyr dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorro wants to get back to his feet.
Zorro is trying to improve his position.
Cyr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cyr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zorro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cyr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zorro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zorro regains half guard.
Zorro tries to kick Cyr off but Cyr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorro is looking to get back to is feet but Cyr passes into side control.
Zorro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cyr works his way into full mount!
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.
Cyr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zorro reaches up to try and control the position but Cyr seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Zorro rolls and tries to escape and now Cyr has his back!
Cyr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zorro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorro won't enjoy being in this position. Cyr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Zorro is tapping - it's over boys! Cyr picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cyprien Noe Cyr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boy by Machine Gun Kelly. The crowd seem to be enjoying Phoenix's choice of entrance music: Dream Big - Crooked I feat Akon. Jesse Dirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Dirk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix is looking to slow Dirk down with leg kicks.
A big left from Dirk misses.
A jab from Dirk misses.
Dirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Dirk's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirk tries to avoid it.
Dirk throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirk looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Dirk misses with a hook.
Dirk misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
Jesse Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dirk is breathing heavily.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dirk.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dirk to score with a decent uppercut.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Dirk. Those never looked like landing.
Dirk lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dirk misses with a straight left.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Dirk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jesse Dirk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Dirk with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Dirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirk missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Dirk looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Dirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Dirk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Dirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Dirk misses.
Dirk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dirk misses the jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Dirk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dirk throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Dirk only half commits.
Dirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Dirk ducks under and follows up with a left that Dirk also avoids with ease.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Dirk misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Dirk throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
Dirk misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Dirk does no damage.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dirk throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirk thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dirk's cut.
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.
Dirk slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Dirk scores with a punch to the head.
Dirk looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Dirk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Dirk misses with a looping left.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Dirk.
A low kick from Dirk misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Dirk misses.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Dirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dirk lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Dirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirk looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Dirk throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Dirk misses.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dirk.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Dirk's shoulder, as Dirk tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dirk.
Dirk throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Dirk thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Dirk moved out of range nicely.
Dirk tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
A low kick from Dirk is predictable there
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Dirk misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirk misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a spinning back kick!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Dirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Dirk.
Nice defenses there by Dirk.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dirk misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Dirk scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix slips a jab from Dirk.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Dirk lands.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Dirk throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirk checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dirk momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dirk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Dirk misses.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Phoenix. Those never looked like landing.
Dirk swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Dirk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Dirk throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Dirk scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Dirk avoids the punch easily.
Dirk misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Dirk's head but Dirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirk scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Dirk there.
Dirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk misses with a straight left.
Dirk throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Dirk throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirk connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix 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.
Dirk swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Phoenix defending well as Dirk loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Dirk thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirk sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Dirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirk misses with a straight right.
Dirk is looking to score with low kicks.
Dirk with a hook.
A low kick from Dirk misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dirk swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Dirk throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Dirk.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Dirk lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Dirk's belly button to the back.
Phoenix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dirk.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marcus Phoenix just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dirk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirk.
Dirk throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dirk digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Dirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
Dirk throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dirk.
Dirk misses the shot to the body.
Dirk throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirk wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirk throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk.
Dirk takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Dirk.
Dirk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Dirk thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirk misses with a straight left.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dirk.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dirk throws out the jab.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Dirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Dirk lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirk misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings Dirk.
Dirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix works Dirk's body with a nice hook.
Dirk throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Dirk lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Dirk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix defending well as Dirk loads up on a big left hand.
Dirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Dirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dirk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a big shot that misses.
Dirk misses with a low kick.
Phoenix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dirk works over Phoenix's head and body with a nice combination.
Dirk throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Dirk throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirk misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix swings for the body but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dirk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Dirk had his way with Marcus Phoenix in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dirk's cut.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dirk looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
Dirk throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Dirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirk throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Dirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dirk catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Dirk misses the target.
Dirk throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet.
Dirk 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.
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Dirk.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dirk lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dirk thinking.
Dirk ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Dirk misses with a hook
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Dirk ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Dirk avoids it well.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Dirk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirk. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Dirk throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Dirk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dirk really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirk misses with a body shot.
Phoenix clobbers Dirk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dirk misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dirk's knee momentarily.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dirk connects with a single shot there.
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dirk slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Dirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phoenix eats them both and turns towards Dirk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dirk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Jesse Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dirk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirk throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
A big left from Dirk misses.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Dirk takes one to the chin there.
Dirk misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Dirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Phoenix!
Marcus Phoenix is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Sanchez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dorian Gay's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gay digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gay scores with a nice strike.
Gay tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Gay thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gay jumps back.
A big left from Gay misses.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez moves out of range as Gay strikes.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gay moves out of range.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Gay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Gay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Gay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay lands a big elbow.
Gay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Gay looking to ground and pound but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gay there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gay looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
Gay 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.
Gay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Gay won't let him.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Gay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
Gay throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gay.
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Dorian Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Gay with a series of wild strikes but Gay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Kyle Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
Gay throws a shot to the body.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Gay backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Gay getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
Gay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gay.
Gay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gay seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gay prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Gay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gay is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gay.
Dorian Gay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Gay trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard, as Gay worked for a kimura.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Gay moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Gay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gay throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gay shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez moves forwards but Gay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorian Gay is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gay scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to keep Gay in close.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Gay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gay looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gay trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez controls Gay momentarily but Gay frees himself.
Gay looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gay pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Gay wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay holds on and takes a little breather.
Gay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gay looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Kyle Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Gay just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gay at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kyle Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Gay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Gay keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to push Gay away but Gay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Gay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Gay.
Gay clinches.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Gay has the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Gay has him pressed against the cage.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Gay semi-blocks.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gay misses the shot to the body.
Gay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gay is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Gay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gay controlling the action here.
Gay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gay keeps him under control.
Gay is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes Gay off looking to stand but Gay dives back in and keeps control.
Gay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gay wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gay is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Gay had his way with Kyle Sanchez in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez wants to slow Gay down by chopping away at his legs.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Gay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gay.
Sanchez wants to control but Gay postures up.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is not content to let Gay control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gay works his way into side control.
Gay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Sanchez is going to stand back up.
Sanchez is stalling here. Gay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Gay wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dorian Gay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay taking a breather here.
Gay working away.
Kyle Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Gay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Gay!
Dorian Gay retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Dorian Gay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapdance Extravaganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapdance Extravaganza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Extravaganza.
Suarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Extravaganza drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Extravaganza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Extravaganza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Extravaganza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Extravaganza moves away.
Extravaganza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suarez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Extravaganza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Extravaganza lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Suarez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Extravaganza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Extravaganza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Extravaganza landing strikes from the mount.
Extravaganza loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Suarez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Extravaganza land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Extravaganza stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapdance Extravaganza!
Tapdance Extravaganza is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aurturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard has chosen Voivod- Tribal convictions as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aurturo Gatti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savard.
Savard leaves Gatti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gatti misses with a combination
and Savard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gatti misses with a takedown
and Savard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gatti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Savard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurturo Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Savard lands but Gatti takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Gatti's torso.
Gatti shoots in and drives through. Savard sprawls well.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick
so Gatti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gatti stays in close to Savard's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti wants to control from the top but Savard keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Aurturo Gatti wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gatti blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatti's calf.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Serge Savard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatti.
Savard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gatti is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that half lands.
Savard blocks a jab.
Savard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown by Savard or perhaps it was just good defense by Gatti which made him look bad.
Savard clinches up against the cage.
Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gatti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savard - the referee stops the clock and Gatti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savard. Gatti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Gatti gets caught napping as Savard dives in and scores a takedown. Gatti manages to retain guard.
Savard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gatti, up you get!
Savard lands a high kick!
Savard scores with a head kick.
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savard throws a head kick but Gatti moves out of range.
Savard lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Savard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aurturo Gatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savard scores with a head kick.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gatti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard scores with a head kick. Gatti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gatti as Savard shoots in.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti shoots in for a double leg but Savard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savard lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gatti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurturo Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Gatti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Savard. No joy for Gatti on that attempt.
Savard lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard scores with a head kick.
Savard moves into the clinch.
Gatti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savard is defending well.
Gatti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Savard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gatti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savard scores with a head kick. Gatti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti fails to land the takedown.
Savard lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatti is defended easily by Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gatti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savard.
Gatti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gatti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gatti tries to score a body lock takedown but Savard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurturo Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gatti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savard is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard manages to break the clinch.
Savard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savard lands in his opponent's guard.
Savard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gatti, up you get!
A head kick misses from Savard.
Gatti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard thuds his shin into the meat of Gatti's side.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatti's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gatti defends it nicely.
Savard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savard moves into the clinch.
Gatti can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savard manages to break the clinch.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serge Savard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gatti enables Savard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gatti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Savard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick from Savard lands but Gatti takes it in his stride.
Savard keeps Gatti at a distance using the push kick.
Savard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Gatti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard connects with a high kick.
Savard fakes the leg kick and cracks Gatti in the body.
Savard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gatti is trying to defend but Savard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Savard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gatti to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Savard lands a high kick!
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Savard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gatti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gatti with a poor takedown
and Savard counters with a big head kick but Gatti shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Savard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatti's head.
Savard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatti will feel that in the morning.
Savard lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savard connects with a solid leg kick.
Savard lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savard keeps Gatti at a distance using the push kick.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatti's head.
Savard clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti avoiding damage as Savard throws knees to the body.
Gatti wants to take the fight to the mat but Savard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurturo Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard tries to land a knee to the head but Gatti blocks with his arms.
Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard lands a head kick!
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Savard scores with a kick to the body.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid body kick from Savard.
Gatti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Savard lands a high kick!
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard throws a head kick but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatti fails with a takedown attempt.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savard throws a head kick that Gatti semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Savard dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gatti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gatti shoots in and drives through. Savard sprawls well.
Savard shoots in and drives through. Gatti sprawls well.
Savard lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard lands a high kick!
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Savard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savard shoots for a takedown but Gatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard digs a good hook to Gatti's body.
A solid body kick from Savard.
Gatti misses with a wild combination.
Gatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Gatti as Savard shoots in.
Aurturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Savard.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Gatti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Savard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gatti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatti manages to get himself to full guard.
Serge Savard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti has a closed guard, preventing Savard from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aurturo Gatti just wasn't active enough.
Savard throws a head kick but Gatti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurturo Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savard tries to clinch up.
Gatti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Savard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Savard! Serge Savard retains his heavyweight title!
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