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NAF 15: Carwin vs. Krzak PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Soto Carrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteban Soto Carrass looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Soto Carrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soto Carrass misses with a double jab.
Soto Carrass blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Soto Carrass shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aldo eats them both and turns towards Soto Carrass to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soto Carrass tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soto Carrass lands a jab to the nose.
Soto Carrass lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto Carrass throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Soto Carrass circles away.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soto Carrass is breathing heavily.
Soto Carrass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Soto Carrass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Carrass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo lands a high kick!
Aldo throws a front kick that sends Soto Carrass stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esteban Soto Carrass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Aldo.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Soto Carrass pushes him off.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto Carrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urijah Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soto Carrass.
Aldo tries to clinch but Soto Carrass is having none of it.
Soto Carrass throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Soto Carrass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a good, hard body kick but Soto Carrass shrugs it off.
Soto Carrass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto Carrass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aldo. That one must have hurt.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to clinch but Soto Carrass is having none of it.
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soto Carrass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Soto Carrass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Soto Carrass wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Soto Carrass has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Soto Carrass tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Soto Carrass avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Soto Carrass fails to pull guard.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soto Carrass's efforts to push away.
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Soto Carrass. Those never looked like landing.
Soto Carrass avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Soto Carrass misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo feints and then cracks Soto Carrass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soto Carrass down.
Soto Carrass punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aldo - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto Carrass lands a jab-cross combination.
Soto Carrass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soto Carrass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban Soto Carrass will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Soto Carrass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Soto Carrass.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto Carrass wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Soto Carrass manages to pull guard.
Soto Carrass keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Aldo tries to stand but Soto Carrass is controlling from the bottom.
Aldo stands up from Soto Carrass's guard - Aldo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Soto Carrass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soto Carrass gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Soto Carrass pushes him off.
Soto Carrass misses with a few strikes there.
Soto Carrass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soto Carrass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo lands a head kick!
Aldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soto Carrass.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soto Carrass works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Soto Carrass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Soto Carrass tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Soto Carrass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soto Carrass if he has to take too many more of those.
Esteban Soto Carrass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto Carrass is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo.
Esteban Soto Carrass is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Soto Carrass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Soto Carrass blocks it.
Soto Carrass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass is trying to break free.
Soto Carrass manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Soto Carrass.
Sloppy strikes from Soto Carrass. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Soto Carrass circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soto Carrass.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Soto Carrass circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto Carrass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Soto Carrass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soto Carrass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soto Carrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Urijah Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Soto Carrass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Soto Carrass has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Soto Carrass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Soto Carrass swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Soto Carrass keeps the fight on the outside.
Soto Carrass fails with the takedown
and Aldo counters with a body kick that stops Soto Carrass in his tracks momentarily.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Soto Carrass.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Carrass swinging wildly here.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soto Carrass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto Carrass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soto Carrass misses with the combination.
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soto Carrass finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Soto Carrass clinches with his opponent.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Soto Carrass holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Soto Carrass.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Soto Carrass is avoiding it.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Soto Carrass.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Soto Carrass circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Soto Carrass keeps it at a distance.
Soto Carrass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Soto Carrass. Soto Carrass maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soto Carrass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto Carrass wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Soto Carrass is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Soto Carrass is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Carrass throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soto Carrass.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soto Carrass misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soto Carrass circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Soto Carrass with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Soto Carrass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto Carrass works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Soto Carrass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Urijah Aldo.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Kiptyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazard comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Personality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Hazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grzegorz Kiptyr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazard rushes Kiptyr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hazard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hazard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kiptyr!
Hazard controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hazard content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ethan Hazard.
Hazard closes the distance and clinches.
Hazard lands a left hand.
Kiptyr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hazard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kiptyr is trying to keep an underhook but Hazard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kiptyr is looking to escape.
Hazard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiptyr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ethan Hazard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiptyr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazard works the jab nicely.
Hazard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiptyr sprawls well initially but Hazard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hazard works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hazard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hazard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kiptyr tries to escape but Hazard is in control.
Hazard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hazard is staying tight to Kiptyr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kiptyr stops Hazard from passing to mount.
Hazard tries for a kimura but Kiptyr is defending well.
The referee asks Hazard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hazard prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hazard takes a little break here. Kiptyr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hazard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hazard controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ethan Hazard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hazard dives in and scores a takedown into Kiptyr's guard.
Hazard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hazard throwing strikes from guard but Kiptyr blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hazard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hazard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ethan Hazard.
Kiptyr misses with a double jab.
Kiptyr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptyr is looking to stand back up but Hazard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiptyr.
Hazard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hazard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A combination from Kiptyr does no damage.
Hazard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hazard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kiptyr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hazard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiptyr can do to turn this around?
Hazard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kiptyr for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ethan Hazard just wasn't active enough.
Kiptyr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kiptyr throws a combination that misses
and Hazard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kiptyr!
Hazard controlling from the full mount.
Hazard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kiptyr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kiptyr!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazard pulls Kiptyr in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hazard wriggles free and stands up.
Kiptyr misses with a combination
and Hazard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Hazard 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.
Hazard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiptyr defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hazard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptyr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hazard.
Ethan Hazard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hazard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hazard!
Ethan Hazard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Liquor and Whores. A fine choice. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jamiroquai - Deeper Underground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Diaz.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Smith is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Smith.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz gets a clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a head shot.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Diaz.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Jose Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Diaz is now in Smith's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Smith with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Diaz slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Smith misses with a hook.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith lands with a cross.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Smith misses.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Smith 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.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Smith made sure he mentioned TITAN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mai Ghoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul comes to the cage accompanied by Cire - Adrenological . Mai Ghoul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mai Ghoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghoul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabre darts in and clinches Ghoul up against the cage.
Sabre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghoul's elbow.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghoul controls his hands.
Ghoul has picked Sabre up - he's going for a ride! Ghoul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sabre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sabre working a defensive guard here.
Sabre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghoul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghoul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabre has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghoul keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sabre works over Ghoul with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghoul wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabre with a nice head shot there.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sabre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabre pushes down on Ghoul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghoul tries to kick Sabre off but Sabre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ghoul is breathing heavily.
Sabre working the head and body with strikes.
Sabre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ghoul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre wants to free his trapped foot but Ghoul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ghoul is looking to get back to full guard here but Sabre has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sabre controls the position.
Ghoul takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabre landing strikes.
Ghoul prevents Sabre from moving into mount.
Ghoul wants to control but Sabre postures up.
Sabre lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sabre looks up at the clock and then as Ghoul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is chipping away with strikes.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghoul keeps working.
Sabre grinds an elbow into Ghoul's temple.
Sabre looks up at the clock and then as Ghoul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sabre tries to advance to mount but Ghoul denies him.
Ghoul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sabre connects with a decent elbow.
Ghoul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ghoul is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre cracks Ghoul with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sabre immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ghoul is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sabre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Sabre!
Matt Sabre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down With the Sickness. Tommy Gunn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Gunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Gunn is a slippery customer.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants to take a breather but Gunn is having none of it.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Gunn's hands, connecting with Gunn's forehead.
It looks like Miller is going to stand back up.
Miller 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller works his way into full mount!
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Gunn tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunn's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Gunn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gunn is rocked!
Miller cracks Gunn with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Miller!
A relieved looking Chris Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnipeg Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Samuel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winnipeg Manitoba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnipeg Manitoba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manitoba looks for a takedown but Samuel sprawls well.
Samuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manitoba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Samuel sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel tries to roll over but Manitoba keeps him under control.
Manitoba controlling the action here.
Manitoba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Samuel wants to improve his position but Manitoba is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba seems to be working for a kimura but Samuel defends the submission attempt.
Manitoba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Manitoba is working for a submission of some sort.
Manitoba prevents Samuel from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manitoba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samuel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manitoba stopping the sweep attempt from Samuel.
Samuel trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manitoba preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samuel has a takedown stuffed.
Samuel misses with a double jab.
Manitoba misses with a wild combination.
Manitoba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manitoba lands in his opponent's guard.
Manitoba controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba looking to sit in guard and control but Samuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manitoba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samuel drops back looking for a leg! Manitoba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manitoba manages to kick Samuel off! Samuel jumps back into Manitoba's guard.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Manitoba blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winnipeg Manitoba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samuel throws a series of punches but Manitoba avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Samuel.
Samuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel stalks Manitoba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manitoba's face. Manitoba staggers backwards, shaken.
Samuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manitoba.
Samuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samuel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manitoba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manitoba preventing the sweep.
Samuel trying to control the position.
Samuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manitoba sees it coming and defends easily.
Manitoba trying to control from the bottom.
Winnipeg Manitoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manitoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samuel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manitoba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Samuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samuel is trying to work for a kimura but Manitoba is defending well.
Manitoba tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba tries to kick Samuel off but Samuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samuel prevents Manitoba from improving his position.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manitoba tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
Manitoba wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy.
Samuel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Manitoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manitoba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samuel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manitoba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Samuel preventing the sweep.
Samuel trying to control but Manitoba is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manitoba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samuel defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urijah Samuel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manitoba tries to sprawl but Samuel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Samuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manitoba wants to improve his position but Samuel is controlling well.
Samuel is working for a submission of some sort.
Manitoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manitoba defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel wants to control but Manitoba is keeping him busy.
Manitoba tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
Manitoba is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Manitoba is trying desperately to improve position.
Samuel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manitoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manitoba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manitoba tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Samuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Manitoba is defending well.
Manitoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samuel's best efforts.
Samuel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manitoba defending well though.
Samuel is thwarting Manitoba's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel is looking for a kimura here.
Samuel prevents Manitoba from improving his position.
Manitoba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samuel is keen to just control but Manitoba is a slippery customer.
Manitoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuel's back!
Manitoba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Samuel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manitoba tightening his grip on Samuel, looking for the choke.
Samuel tries to escape but Manitoba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba doesn't have the hooks in and Samuel manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Urijah Samuel.
I think Samuel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Samuel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar with the ground and pound but Testament uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Testament can do anything to dispel that myth.
Testament looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar throws a strike but Testament rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Testament throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Testament throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Testament chips away with some ground and pound.
Testament throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Testament has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Testament is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Testament wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Testament from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Moses Testament hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Testament cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Testament takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Testament regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testament pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Testament is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Testament looking to finish Lesnar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lesnar!
Testament scoring with strikes but Lesnar is staying in there.
Testament in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testament is landing with some decent strikes but Lesnar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Testament with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Testament connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Testament has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lesnar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moses Testament!
A determined Moses Testament didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castrello might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DFD - Son Of A Gun. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger David!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello is looking to land body kicks.
David moves into range and clinches up with Castrello.
Castrello fails to pull guard.
Castrello working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. David obliges.
Castrello jumps guard but David turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castrello tries to pull guard but David won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cullen Castrello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castrello circles away from the clinch attempt.
David tries to clinch there but Castrello circles away.
David clinches up with Castrello and pushes him back against the cage.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David lands an elbow that stopped Castrello in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello blocks the elbow strike.
Castrello avoiding damage as David throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Castrello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castrello tries to pull guard but David won't allow it.
David connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for David.
Castrello manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
David gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
David slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
David lands a big head kick that sends Castrello tumbling to the mat! David takes a step backwards and waves Castrello back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castrello is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but David checks it well.
Oh Castrello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David is looking to clinch but Castrello is avoiding it.
David looks to land a body kick but Castrello moved away.
Castrello seems to have got his legs back now.
David moves out of range as Castrello strikes.
A low kick from Castrello is predictable there
and David counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castrello is trying to pull guard but David has him pressed against the cage.
David breaks from the clinch.
Castrello thows a leg kick but David checks it
and David counters with a huge head kick that drops Castrello! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danger David!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Anakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Anakin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy MacKenzie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Anakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anakin defends it nicely.
Anakin catches MacKenzie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anakin looks to score with a jab to the body but MacKenzie is just out of range.
Anakin connects with a body shot.
MacKenzie moves forwards but Anakin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anakin scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anakin swivels and escapes.
MacKenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anakin's sensitive parts.
Anakin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacKenzie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKenzie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anakin in his tracks.
Anakin throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacKenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anakin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anakin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Anakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy MacKenzie.
Anakin cracks MacKenzie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anakin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacKenzie.
MacKenzie lands with a nice body kick.
MacKenzie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Anakin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anakin as he jumps to the side.
Anakin throws a hook but MacKenzie avoids it easily.
Anakin throws a jab when MacKenzie was well out of range.
A big right from MacKenzie misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie misses the jab.
Anakin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anakin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anakin misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Anakin scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for MacKenzie.
Anakin is breathing heavily.
Anakin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anakin misses with a series of wild punches.
MacKenzie misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by MacKenzie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacKenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie missing with a left hand there. Anakin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacKenzie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anakin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacKenzie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacKenzie.
Anakin moves out of range as MacKenzie strikes.
Anakin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
MacKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Anakin.
A swing and a miss from Anakin.
Jake Anakin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anakin misses with a wild body shot.
Anakin moves out of range as MacKenzie throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anakin counters with a right hand to the body.
Anakin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacKenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anakin on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKenzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacKenzie misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacKenzie. Anakin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anakin lands with a nice combination. MacKenzie backs away looking to recover.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Anakin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacKenzie connects with a right hand. Anakin shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anakin connects with a looping right hand.
Anakin throws a body punch but MacKenzie moves out of range.
Anakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy MacKenzie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacKenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacKenzie misses with a low kick.
MacKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Anakin moves out of range easily.
MacKenzie misses with a body shot.
MacKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anakin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Anakin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacKenzie.
Tommy MacKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anakin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anakin looks to land a combination but MacKenzie avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Anakin.
Anakin with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Anakin, looking for a takedown. MacKenzie pushes Anakin against the cage but Anakin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacKenzie is breathing heavily.
Anakin throws an overhand right that lands on MacKenzie's shoulder, as MacKenzie tries to avoid the shot.
Anakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Anakin misses.
A punch combination from Anakin misses.
MacKenzie tries to land a front kick but Anakin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacKenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacKenzie. Anakin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Anakin.
Anakin avoids the head kick by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie looks for a takedown but Anakin sprawls well.
Jake Anakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy MacKenzie.
MacKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Anakin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anakin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anakin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacKenzie misses the body punch
and Anakin counters with a nice body shot.
MacKenzie needs to keep his hands up - Anakin had a free shot at his head there.
MacKenzie thumps Anakin with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Anakin.
MacKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anakin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anakin throws a lazy right hand but MacKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anakin loads up on a big right hand but MacKenzie slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anakin throws a big shot that misses.
MacKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
MacKenzie throws a hook but Anakin blocks it.
MacKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Anakin with a nice cross.
Anakin throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacKenzie counters with an inside leg kick.
Anakin throws a hook to the side of MacKenzie's head but MacKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anakin throws a series of punches but MacKenzie moves out of range.
MacKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Anakin.
Anakin connects with a jab.
MacKenzie dives in and grabs Anakin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anakin pushes down on MacKenzie's head and hops out.
MacKenzie throws out a loose jab but Anakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anakin.
Anakin moves away from the strike by MacKenzie.
Anakin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
MacKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anakin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacKenzie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Anakin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anakin.
The fighters circling - Anakin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anakin lands with a hook. MacKenzie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Anakin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
MacKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Anakin moves out of range easily.
Anakin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacKenzie throws a body punch but Anakin moves out of range.
Nice cross by Anakin.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Anakin's ribcage but misses.
MacKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anakin tests MacKenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Anakin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacKenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anakin is out of range and MacKenzie settles back down.
MacKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Anakin ducks down to avoid it.
Anakin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacKenzie missing with a left hand there. Anakin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anakin moves out of range as MacKenzie throws a body kick.
Anakin lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacKenzie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anakin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anakin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacKenzie.
Anakin thuds a left hand into MacKenzie's body.
Anakin connects with a crisp jab.
Anakin connects with the punch.
MacKenzie has a takedown stuffed.
MacKenzie wants to land a leg kick but Anakin is out of range.
MacKenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacKenzie ducks right into an uppercut from Anakin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie defending well as Anakin loads up on a big left hand.
MacKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Anakin.
MacKenzie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anakin swings for the body but MacKenzie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKenzie slips a straight right by Anakin.
Anakin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anakin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anakin misses with a straight right.
Anakin misses the shot to the body.
MacKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Anakin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Anakin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacKenzie slips under a jab.
Anakin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacKenzie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anakin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Anakin.
MacKenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anakin just misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anakin.
Anakin throws a looping overhand right but MacKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Anakin's ribcage but misses.
MacKenzie moves forwards but Anakin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacKenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacKenzie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anakin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anakin throws a combination. MacKenzie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Anakin - just one landing.
Anakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anakin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anakin.
MacKenzie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacKenzie there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacKenzie throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Anakin shows good takedown defense.
Jake Anakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy MacKenzie.
Anakin scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Anakin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anakin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Anakin!
Jake Anakin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Krzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Carwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krzysztof Krzak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krzak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krzak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Krzak misses.
Carwin slips a jab from Krzak.
Krzak looks to land a combination. Carwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carwin tries to clinch up.
Krzak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krzak throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Krzak.
Carwin misses with a jab to the body
and Krzak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krzak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Krzak misses.
Krzak loads up on a big right hand but Carwin slips the punch.
Oooooh!!! Krzak has knocked Carwin down with a huge combo! Krzak steps away and waves a wobbly Carwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like David Carwin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin slips a jab and a cross from Krzak.
Krzak lands a big uppercut and Carwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carwin looks OK. Krzak waves Carwin back to his feet!
Carwin is rocked!
Krzak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Krzak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Carwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Carwin looks to clinch but Krzak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Carwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Krzysztof Krzak!
Krzysztof Krzak is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Krzysztof Krzak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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